Oyo State Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Grazing

The Oyo State Government has launched a crackdown on illegal grazing, leading to the impounding of livestock found in violation of state regulations. This enforcement action was disclosed by Aderonk Aderemi, the chairperson of the Oyo State Agricultural Development Programme, in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan.

The operation was initiated following complaints from farmers in the Iseyin Local Government Area, who alleged that livestock belonging to herders were destroying farmland and consuming crops, resulting in significant losses to their livelihoods. The enforcement team, led by retired Deputy Commissioner of Police Franci Ojoomo and supported by Kofoworola Akinbod and security personnel, confirmed the complaints during their investigation.

They discovered livestock openly grazing, which contravened the state’s livestock management regulations. Aderemi reaffirmed the government's commitment to enforcing laws that protect farming communities and ensure compliance with livestock management regulations across the state.

Oyo State has implemented measures to regulate open grazing to reduce conflicts between farmers and herders and to strengthen food security.