The Arewa Initiative for Peaceful Co existence in the south, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, DSS and other security agencies over the killing of 21 cows in Odogwa community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State.
National Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Musa Saidu in the petition made available to media houses called for the arrest and prosecution of those behind the act.
He noted that herders have lived in the community for over 50years without issues with indigenes.
Part of the petition reads,
“…on Monday, 22nd August, 2022, twenty-one (21) cows owned by a herder, Mohammed Yellow were attacked and killed by yet to be identified criminal elements operating in Odagwa, Etche LGA of Rivers State. Fifteen (15) of these cows were pregnant. See attached photographs.
Our prayers: ” That thorough investigation be carried out to unravel those behind the killings of the 21 cows at Odagwa, Etche and the perpetrators arrested and prosecuted.”
“That the activities of the said Superintendent of Police, be thoroughly investigated as he is seemingly operating outside the orders of the Commissioner of Police in the State, and brought to book.”
“That justice be seen to be done on the Police Superintendent by making him account for the five persons allegedly killed by him and his team; and the wounded persons currently hospitalised. They should be adequately compensated.
