The Ashanti Regional Security Council has issued a warning that it will start taking custody of stray cattle left unattended by their owners.
The council voiced concerns about the ongoing destruction caused by stray animals to trees planted along streets and other key locations in various parts of the region.
In certain areas of the Ashanti Region, stray animals are frequently observed wandering freely, causing damage to both public and private properties.
Additionally, they occasionally contribute to traffic congestion, posing a public nuisance. Simon Osei-Mensah, the Ashanti Regional Minister and chairperson of the Security Council, emphasized that action will be taken against the owners of these animals.
“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.”