Korede Abdullah 
CALABAR, Nigeria – The Cross River State Government has revoked the previously approved permit granted to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association for the movement of livestock from Ebonyi State through Cross River to Cameroon, citing security and regulatory concerns.
The new directive was announced in Calabar on Sunday by the Commissioner for Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries Development, Emmanuel Anom, who confirms that the revocation takes immediate effect.
In the statement, Anom declares: “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The state orders all previous authorisations withdrawn and directs security agencies to enforce the decision without delay.
Anom adds: “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 move follows rising tensions over cross-border cattle activities, with local communities expressing concerns about security, land-use conflicts, and unregulated grazing routes across sensitive areas. The government says the new directive is intended to ensure stability, prevent disputes, and strengthen monitoring of livestock movement within the state’s borders.
Security operatives have been instructed to intensify patrols across entry routes and enforce compliance in collaboration with border authorities.
The cancellation signals a firmer state stance on livestock regulation as debates continue nationwide over grazing pathways, transnational cattle movement, and community safety.
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