[ 2012-07-15 ]

Cattle, motorbike theft on the increase in Upper East
Cattle and motor bike theft are reportedly
increased in the Upper East Region.

Regional Minister Mark Woyongo who confirmed this
to Joy News described it as a worrying situation
that needs the cooperation of all residents in the
area to halt.

He said in the case of the cattle, their herds,
who are mostly Fulanis, force them to nearby
countries where they are sold.

Woyongo named Bongo and Zebilla districts as
topping the list of districts where the theft of
cattle was on the ascendancy.

He said motorcycles are not left out of the theft
cases.

According to him, over 50 stolen motorcycles have
been retrieved from people.

He commended neighbouring Burkina Faso and Togo in
the fight against trans border crimes.

Mark Woyongo said the Upper East security
personnel are working feverishly with the security
personnel in Burkina Faso and Togo to ensure
cattle stolen from Ghana and led to nearby regions
are returned.

He said the collaboration is yielding fruitful
results.

Source - MyjoyOnline

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