By The Ashanti Regional Security Council has issued a warning that it will commence taking custody of stray cattle found unattended by their owners.
The council has voiced its concerns regarding the ongoing destruction of trees planted along streets and other strategic areas in various parts of the region due to stray animals.
In certain areas of the Ashanti Region, stray animals are observed wandering freely, causing damage to both public and private properties. These incidents often lead to traffic congestion, posing a public nuisance.
Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah, who chairs the Security Council, said action will be taken against owners.
“We have tried to regreen Kumasi to bring back the garden city that we all knew, unfortunately, we are disturbed by cattle. Almost all the trees we planted in 2023 have been destroyed.
“This time we are going to take stringent action against the owners of the cattle. We’re going to engage people who are good at catching stray cattle, we will pay them within that period, and they will ensure that the trees are not destroyed by cattle.”
