The Omanhene of the Abease Traditional Area, His Royal Majesty Obrenpong Kru Takyi II, who is also the Vice President of the Bono East Region House of Chiefs, has pledged to collaborate with the Pru West District Security Council (DISEC) to flush out the activities of nomadic herdsmen in the Abease Traditional Area.
This was agreed at a joint meeting held today, Thursday, 25th September 2025, at the Conference Hall of the Abease Traditional Council. The meeting, chaired by the Pru West District Chief Executive, Hon. Samuel Agyapong, brought together the Traditional Council, DISEC, and key security agencies to deliberate on the security menace posed by the influx of nomadic herdsmen.
Speaking at the meeting, the Omanhene noted that the activities of nomadic herdsmen have become a major threat to farming and security in the Abease Traditional Area. He expressed gratitude to the District Chief Executive and his team for responding swiftly to the concerns of farmers and Nananom, stressing that farming being the main occupation of the people, continues to suffer due to the destruction of farmlands by roaming cattle.
The Omanhene called on Nananom, particularly the Adikrofo (community chiefs), to work hand-in-hand with DISEC to establish Task Forces in every community to monitor and flush out the herdsmen. He further warned that law enforcement agencies should clamp down on any individuals or groups claiming to be “nomadic contractors” bringing foreign herdsmen into the area without the knowledge or consent of the Traditional Council.
For his part, the District Chief Executive, Hon. Samuel Agyapong, directed that Task Forces be established immediately in all communities to take stock of kraals and herdsmen, as part of measures to assist the District Assembly in addressing the situation. He praised the Traditional Council for their active participation and assured them of DISEC’s readiness to support efforts to restore peace and security in the area. “Without peace, there can be no meaningful development,” Hon. Agyapong stated, urging all stakeholders to work together to safeguard the Abease Traditional Area.
The DISEC delegation included the Divisional Police Commander, the District Police Commander, the District Fire Commander, the District National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) Officer, and the Abease Formed Police Unit (FPU) Commander.
By: Iddrisu Adam Afuli, Abease Traditional Council
