The Ashanti Regional Security Council has issued a warning, stating its intention to start taking custody of stray cattle left unconfined by their owners.
The council raised concerns about the ongoing destruction of trees planted along streets and other areas in parts of the region by stray animals.
In various parts of the Ashanti Region, stray animals are often left to roam freely, causing damage to both public and private properties. Additionally, these animals sometimes contribute to vehicular traffic, creating a public nuisance.
Chairing the Security Council, Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah emphasized that action will be taken against the owners of these stray 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.”