Oghara Community Bans Open Grazing Amid Rising Insecurity

The Oghara community in Delta State has implemented a ban on open grazing to address escalating insecurity issues, including kidnappings and armed robberies. This resolution was reached during a strategic meeting held at the Oghara administrative headquarters, attended by HRM Eshemitan Oref III, traditional leaders, youth leaders, and stakeholders.

The community has identified cattle traders who lease farmland for grazing and has warned that they will be held accountable for any security breaches. The meeting underscored the importance of restoring peace and safety in the kingdom, with local leaders agreeing to enforce the ban strictly.

Rev. David Ugolor, representing the Oghara Study Group, called for a technical team to convene town hall meetings to address the security situation and urged local politicians to support youth empowerment initiatives. The community aims to ensure that cattle rearers ranch their livestock rather than allowing them to graze indiscriminately, which has been damaging crops and contributing to insecurity.