By Ola Kay
The Cross River State Government has revoked the cattle movement permit it once issued for the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association to allow the movement of their cattle from Ebonyi State enroute Cross River to Cameroon.
In a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries Development, Hon. Emmanuel Anom, and made available to to journalists in Calabar on Sunday.
The Commissioner stated that the cancellation overrides the previously issued permit.
Anom said: “The Commissioner, on behalf of the Cross River State Government, hereby announces the cancellation of the movement permit earlier issued to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders for the movement of their cattle from Ebonyi State, across Cross River State, to Cameroon.
The government also stressed the need for the security agents to remain vigilant to checkmate any suspicious movement through the state.
“This cancellation supersedes the previously issued permit. All security agencies are hereby directed to be vigilant and prevent any such movement through Cross River State,” the statement added.
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