The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority has impounded 10 cows over alleged illegal open grazing and environmental nuisance
This happened in the Arola area of Apete, Ibadan.
The authority disclosed this in a statement signed by its Chairperson, Honourable Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd.), on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the enforcement operation was carried out in collaboration with security operatives following a petition by residents of the area over alleged cattle rearing within the densely populated neighbourhood.
The authority said the enforcement team visited the area in the early hours of Tuesday to verify the complaints and found them to be substantiated.
The statement partly read; “Acting in the early hours of today, the enforcement team visited the area to verify the complaints and found them to be substantiated.
“The team confirmed that cattle were being reared in a residential environment and established evidence of open grazing, in contravention of the Oyo State Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019.
“Eight cows were impounded at the location. While returning from the operation, the team sighted additional cows tied down and grazing openly along the route. Two more were seized, bringing the total to ten.”
The statement added, “OYRLEA stated that the action is not targeted at legitimate livestock owners but is aimed at ensuring compliance with the law and protecting residents from environmental, health, and public safety risks associated with illegal open rearing and grazing.”
The Oyo State Government enacted the Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019, as part of measures to regulate livestock production and curb conflicts and other challenges associated with open grazing.
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