Deputy Speaker Intervenes in Kokori, Pushes Enforcement of Anti-Grazing Law

Amid rising security concerns in Kokori Community, Ethiope East Local Government Area, leaders of the community have agreed with the Delta State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Olorogun) Arthur Akpowowo, on concrete steps to curb alleged attacks linked to suspected herders and to strengthen enforcement of the state’s Anti-Open Grazing Law.

The resolution followed a stakeholders’ meeting at the Kokori Progress Union Secretariat, attended by the Divisional Police Officer of Isiokolo Division, CSP Itedjere, and other security personnel, alongside community representatives led by President General, Chief Engr. Joseph Aghwute. The meeting examined recent incidents, community safety, and long-term measures to prevent a recurrence.

During the engagement, Akpowowo disclosed that the community had formally petitioned the Delta State Governor over the matter, adding that his intervention was aimed at protecting residents and restoring confidence. He proposed the adoption of the “Egbo method,” which requires engagement with herder leaders and the issuance of a two-week notice for them to secure approved grazing locations or leave the community.

The lawmaker explained that failure to comply after the deadline would result in the arrest of offending herders and their cattle, to be handed over to the police. He assured Kokori residents of his continued support, noted that the approach could be replicated in other parts of Ethiope East and Delta State, and said he would brief the governor on the meeting’s outcome as stakeholders committed to sustained collaboration for peace and lawful coexistence.