Cattle breeders in Delta State advised to shun actions capable of causing crises

A call has gone to Shuwa Arab cattle breeders at power line, polytechnic road Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State to shun actions that are capable of breaching the peace in the community.

Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo 11

The traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku kingdom, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo 11, made the call during a meeting with the cattle breeders in his palace at Ogwashi-Uku.

Obi Okonjo, who spoke through the palace secretary, Prince Jude Emordi, urged the cattle breeders to shun crises of any kind, adding that they should not release their cattle in the night to destroy peoples crops in the farms.

While saying that cattle breeders that destroy people’s farms would face the full wrath of the law, adding that they should respect the customs and traditions of the Ogwashi-Uku kingdom.

The royal father advised the cattle breeders to work as one with their leader, Alhaji Yunus Gugu who was appointed and known to the palace, cooperate with one another and shun crises, adding that Alhaji Gugu is the only Shuwa Arab leader that is recognized by the palace.

Earlier in his address, the leader of Shuwa Arab cattle breeders at Ogwashi-Uku, Alhaji Yunus Gugu said they were in the palace to brief the Obi on the activities of the cattle breeders.

He described the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku kingdom, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo 11 as peace loving, noting that he has the interest of Shuwa Arab people and others at heart.

Alhaji Gugu said he would continue to work hard with his people to ensure peaceful co-existence with their host Community.

He assured the palace that cattle breeders who release their cattle to destroy people’s farms would be investigated and made to pay compensation to the farmers.




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