The speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye wants the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, to beef up security within the state against killer herdsmen.
The speaker made the call when member representing Ifedayo State Constituency, Mrs. Adenike Abioye raised the issue of the attack by herdsmen on the people of Ora in Ifedayo Local Government Area of the state.
Mr. Owoeye also enjoined the Commissioner of Police to provide utility vehicles for easy operations and patrol of officers in Ifedayo Local Government Area.
Similarly, the speaker has directed the Ministry of Environment to continue dredging of waterways in the state to reduce flooding.
Mr. Owoeye also warned residents dumping of refuse on water channels to desist from it as it has wreaked havoc to residents and market women.
In another development, the Osun State Animal Gracing Regulation and Cattle Ranches Establishment Bill 2021 has passed through the second reading on the floor of the Osun State House of Assembly.
Reading the policy thrust of the bill, the Deputy Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Kunle Akande, said the bill when passed would seek to regulate activities of herdsmen and encourage arable farming.
Some of the lawmakers in their contributions, called for the speedy passage of the bill saying it would boost the economy of the state through Agriculture.
The speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, in his remark, explained that the bill when passed would curb clashes between farmers and herdsmen as well as regulate activities of herdsmen in the state.
Funmi Adekoya
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