Morobo Commissioner Orders Peaceful Eviction of Cattle Herders

(MOROBO COUNTY) -Authorities in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, have ordered the peaceful eviction of cattle herders from the area as farmers prepare for the first crop cultivation season.

Speaking during a joint security meeting earlier today, Morobo county Commissioner Joseph Mawa Okuba said the move is intended to create a conducive environment for farmers to focus on food production.

Commissioner Mawa Okuba directed all organized forces to ensure that cattle herding communities vacate the area peacefully.

“There are cattle herders who entered Morobo County’s territorial boundaries, causing insecurity. They will be peacefully escorted out in line with the President’s order. With the farming season underway, civilians need safety and support to cultivate and improve their livelihoods,” the statement partly reads.

The commissioner called on chiefs, civilians, security agencies, and county authorities to collaborate in enhancing security and protecting local communities, thereby supporting socio-economic development through agriculture.

According to the commissioner, the move is also aimed at strengthening security and stabilizing the county.

Recently, police have reported numerous cases of cattle raiding and robbery allegedly carried out by holdout groups against civilians in Morobo County, as well as the abduction of youths in other parts of the area.

Morobo County lies within South Sudan’s green belt, where most residents depend on crop farming as their primary source of livelihood.