Regional News of Tuesday, 12 April 2016

Source: atinkaonline.com

Agogo goes red over Fulani; Queen-mother leads demo

Residents are demonstrating over activities of nomadic Fulani herdsmen in the community Residents are demonstrating over activities of nomadic Fulani herdsmen in the community

Residents of Agogo in the Ashanti Region are currently embarking on a peaceful demonstration against the activities of nomadic Fulani herdsman.

The feud between the Fulanis and the locals have been raging for years as the latter accuse the former of allowing their cattle to destroy their farms when grazing.

The locals also accuse the Fulanis of rape and murder and therefore want them to leave the area .

The demonstration, which is attracting thousands of people, started at the main Agogo Lorry Station .