A 17-year-old Fulani herdsman, Sani Mohammed, has been shot dead at Sibriso, a village near Kwamekrom in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region.
Father of the deceased, Alhaji Maude, was scandalized following the series of events in the district.
Mr. Munde claimed he had a clear agreement with the landowners to lead their animals to graze on the land.
According to him, the land in which his son was murdered was given to them for the purpose of grazing, hence they were not destroying anything.
“The place is not a farm to suggest that the animals had destroyed farm products to provoke this dastardly act,” he said.
The parent of the deceased told the media wants justice for his son and has urged the Police to help apprehend the perpetrators.
Assemblyman for Kwamekrom Zongo, Umaru Sanda Ibrahim, has advised the Fulanis to remain calm and leave everything to the Police.
He appealed to the herdsmen against any reprisal attack as this could affect the peace and stability in the district
The herdsman of the Fulani’s and Zamrama’s has also pleaded for peace as they are really shocked at the current turn of events in the area since over the years there had been a cordial relationship with the landowners and farmers.
The Biakoye District Chief Executive (DCE), Millicent Kaboki Carboo, later visited the family to commiserate with them and reassured them of government’s support.
The DCE said efforts were being made by the Assembly to ensure harmony between farmers, cattle owners, and landowners.
The Worawora Divisional Commander, Superintendent Simon Amenu, who is in charge of the investigation, has, however, appealed to the people to volunteer information to the Police to unravel the culprits behind the incident.
Crime Check Foundation’s crime prevention advocacy
Crime Check Foundation (CCF) has introduced programmes including the latest ‘Stay Away From Trouble’ as part of its crime prevention advocacy project.
Through these programmes CCF cautions the general public against acts that could land them in trouble in a bid to curb crime.
The Foundation screens one-on-one interviews with prison inmates bringing to bear acts that landed them into prison and the difficulties they face in custody.
It has also paid the fines of many petty offenders for their release.
