POLICE CLARIFIES ROLE IN ABUJA COW CONTROL, SAYS ROAMING CATTLE NOT ITS RESPONSIBILITY
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By; Sunmola Ganiyat
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that controlling roaming cattle in the Federal Capital Territory is not part of its responsibilities, stressing that it would only intervene when the animals are linked to an offence.
The police spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, made this known on Tuesday during a joint security spokespersons’ briefing in response to concerns over the increasing presence of cows on Abuja roads and other public spaces.
Iniedu explained that the responsibility for controlling animals, including cattle, falls under the relevant environment authorities.
He said the police would only become involved if roaming cattle were reported to have caused damage to property, trespassed on private premises or been involved in any other criminal offence.
According to him, residents who suffer property damage or trespass involving cattle should report the matter to the nearest police station for investigation.
The police spokesperson assured that the force would immediately investigate any formal complaint concerning offences allegedly committed by roaming cattle.
He, however, emphasised that searching for or controlling wandering cows was outside the police mandate.
The clarification comes amid growing concerns over cattle roaming freely on major roads and public spaces across Abuja, with residents raising issues about traffic disruption, public safety and potential damage to property.
Meanwhile, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had previously declined to comment extensively on the issue, stating that while he had the authority to address cattle grazing in Abuja, he considered the matter a national security issue.
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