Oyo agency seizes 20 cows over open grazing, crop destruction
The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, in collaboration with security operatives, has impounded 20 cows in two separate enforcement operations in Ibadan over alleged open grazing, residential rearing and destruction of farm crops. The Chairperson OYRLEA, Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd.) on X on Thursday, said the first operation was carried out at dawn Read More:…
The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, working with security teams, seized 20 cows during two enforcement actions in Ibadan for alleged open grazing, residential rearing, and damage to farmland. On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at dawn, the agency started an operation in Batake Village near the Ibadan-Eruwa Road after receiving a petition from Adewolu Farms.
The farm grows crops like cassava, maize, yam, and cashew. OYRLEA officials and security officers seized the cattle, but nine cows escaped when they tried to flee. The second operation on Thursday, October 1, at dawn, in Idi-Iroko, Moniya, Ibadan, resulted in the arrest of 11 more cows due to residential rearing and open grazing.
These actions increased the total number of impounded cows to 20, as part of efforts to enforce the Oyo State Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019, and safeguard residents, farmers, and lawful activities. OYRLEA Chairperson, Justice Aderonke Aderemi, emphasized the authority's commitment to enforcing the law and encouraged residents and farmers to report violations through proper channels.
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