WR: Residents of Aboso raise alarm over rise in goat stealing incidents after being fed with tramadol-laced food
For Kojo Bonsu, a goat farmer in the community, the situation has become a devastating financial blow.
Residents of Aboso, located in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of Ghana's Western Region, are experiencing a growing sense of fear and financial turmoil due to an alarming increase in goat thefts. The thefts are believed to be carried out by individuals who use tramadol or sleeping tablets to immobilize the animals before making off with them.
Kojo Bonsu, a local goat farmer, has lost nearly his entire herd of 70 goats, leaving only two surviving animals. The community's fear is further fueled by reports of livestock farmers, including the Zonal Council Chairman, also suffering losses. Thefts occur at night, and the culprits allegedly tamper with food or fish given to the goats, rendering them incapacitated within minutes.
This has left local farmers worried about the impact on their livelihoods, as they depend on their animals for income and their families' well-being. Some stolen goats may be directed towards local "chinchinga" (kebab) vendors, though no evidence yet connects them to the thefts. The situation is prompting residents to demand urgent action to protect their livestock, investigate the incident, and apprehend the responsible parties.
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