Efforts to poison Rivers people suffered setback, following the arrest of over 20 Northern youths who smuggled over 50 cows 27 recorded dead with a truck with registration number:(RGM 104 XA), through Adamawa, Okigwe routes to Igwuruta in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State yesterday.
Hon. Engr Samuel Nwanosike JP, the Executive chairman, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, who swim into action by contacting Igwuruta Division of Nigerian police for immediate arrest and investigation.
Hon. Nwanosike also, contacted Dr. Ekanam, Director Primary Health Care and Dr. Joy Wohioka, who is in charge of Health Care, Ikwerre Local government area of the state, to join force with the police for proper investigation.
The ugly development have infused palpable fear on the residents of the LGA
Numerous Kelga residents who spoke off camera, was of the opinion that the development have political under tune, therefore call on the government not to sweep the investigation under the carpet.
It was revealed that over four cows among the dead had been distributed and sold for public consumption before the arrival of security agents.
📸 Vicky Thompson
