The member representing Umuahia North Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Anderson Akaliro, has cried out over the destruction of farms belonging to his constituents in Umuagu Autonomous Community, Umuahia North LGA.
The destruction, according to the lawmaker, was caused by cattle belonging to suspected herdsmen.
Presenting a matter of urgent public importance before the Abia State House of Assembly, Akaliro expressed worry that the destruction of crops in the farms occurred despite the 2018 anti-open grazing law.
He urged the Abia State House of Assembly to urgently intervene in the matter in order to stop the situation from degenerating into a deep crisis.
Responding to the Umuahia North representative’s petition, the Abia State House of Assembly committed the matter to its joint committee on security and agriculture for legislative action.
In another development, the Abia State House of Assembly received H.A.M. 50, a motion calling on the Abia State Government to take over the Erei Palm Plantation Farm Settlement in Okon Aku, Ohafia South, to avert further mayhem and bloodshed in the community.
Kalu Mba Nwoke, who represents Ohafia South Constituency in the Assembly, presented the motion, saying that the state government’s takeover of the palm plantation would contribute to lasting peace in the Okon Aku community.
Abia Lawmaker urges intervention, as cattle destroy farms in constituency
Abia Lawmaker urges intervention, as cattle destroy farms in constituency
