By Abasi Ita
The Cross River State Government has withdrawn the cattle transit permit earlier granted to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association for the movement of livestock from Ebonyi State through Cross River to Cameroon.
The withdrawal was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries Development, Hon. Emmanuel Anom.
Anom explained that the new directive nullifies the earlier approval granted to the association.
“The Cross River State Government hereby announces the cancellation of the movement permit earlier issued to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders for the passage of their cattle from Ebonyi State, through Cross River State, to Cameroon.
“This cancellation overrides the previously issued permit. Security agencies are directed to maintain vigilance and prevent any such movement across the state,” the statement read.