AGOGO, FULANI ISSUE RESURFACES

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Report available to Ashanti Today indicates that about 40 cows grazing within the Afram Plains portion of the Asante Akyem North district of Ashanti have been massacred days after the launch of an exercise code-named ‘Operation Rid Farmlands of Cattle’. 

The report has it that only one of the carcasses was brought home by security personnel involved in the exercise, leaving the rest in the wild. 

‘Operation Rid Farmlands of Cattle’, an initiative of the MP for Asante Akyem North, Andy Appiah Kubi, is being jointly carried out in collaboration with the National Security Council to protect both farmlands and citizens against attacks by nomadic herdsmen and their cattle. 

When contacted, Mr. Appiah Kubi confirmed the launch of the exercise last week, adding that two of the Fulani herdsmen have also been arrested by the Agogo Police and are being investigated to determine whether or not they are legal or illegal migrants. 

Mr. Appiah Kubi, could not confirm or deny the killing of cows but explained noted that even though the Operation does not aim at killing cattle or the herdsmen, nothing would be spared in safeguarding both citizens and property from the destruction caused by the herd.

 He noted that the Inspector General of Police and National Security Secretariat are aware of the exercise which is being carried out in three phases. 

The MP explained that phase one of the operation seeks to restore peace, security and safety within the Afram Plains portion of the district, by flushing out the Fulanis and their cattle. 

The second phase, he said, will involve the establishment of permanent security presence including Police Posts or Stations in the area. 

Mr. Appiah Kubi said even though there is no specific timeline for the entire exercise, the ultimate goal is to prepare the district ready for the government’s One-District-One-Factory policy, as the district gears up for a factory to process farm produce such as tomatoes and water melon. 

This, he said, could only be realized in an atmosphere of absolute peace and security which will no more be compromised.

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