Aboso residents fear goat thefts after alleged tramadol drugging

Residents of Aboso in Ghana’s Prestea Huni Valley Municipality, Western Region, say a rise in goat thefts has left livestock owners fearful that drugged animals are being taken from their farms at night.

Suspected thieves are alleged to be mixing tramadol or sleeping tablets with food or fish before giving it to the goats. Residents claim the substances can weaken the animals within minutes, allowing them to be removed without drawing attention.

Goat farmer Kojo Bonsu says the thefts have caused him major financial losses. He has reportedly lost 68 of his 70 goats, leaving him with only two animals from what was once a sizeable herd.

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Mr Bonsu said he was not the only victim. He claimed the Zonal Council Chairman and several other residents had also lost goats in similar incidents.

The alleged thefts have increased anxiety among livestock owners, many of whom rely on their animals for income and financial security. Residents say the suspected perpetrators operate under the cover of darkness, adding to concerns about the safety of the remaining livestock.

Mr Bonsu believes some of the stolen goats could be ending up with chinchinga – kebab – vendors because of demand for goat meat. However, there is currently no evidence linking those vendors to the alleged thefts.

The farmer warned that continued losses could fuel anger and frustration in the community if those responsible are not found and prosecuted. He also said some residents might seek help through traditional spiritual practices if the authorities do not intervene.

Mr Bonsu said the situation could have serious consequences if it escalates, although the affected farmers have not yet formally reported the alleged thefts to the police. He explained that they had not had the opportunity to do so.

Residents are now calling for urgent action to safeguard their animals, investigate the reported use of drugs and identify those behind the incidents.

For the affected farmers, the problem extends beyond the value of the goats already lost. They are also living with the fear that they could wake up to find the last remaining part of their livelihoods gone.

Bibi Monney, a media personality in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality, said the farmers were seeking swift action to restore confidence and prevent further livestock losses in Aboso.

By Ebenezer Atiemo