The selling of khebab, also known as chinchinga, has been temporarily prohibited throughout the Damongo Municipality by Damongowura Boresah Kelly Seidu I, the Paramount Chief of the Damongo Traditional Area.
The mandate stipulates that all meat dealers and butchers must only slaughter animals at the abattoir constructed by the West Gonja Municipal Assembly.
Any animal killed outside the facility will be considered stolen, the chief warned.
The action was taken in response to the area’s high rate of cattle theft, which has caused many farmers and herders to suffer large losses.
The chief has banned the selling of Chichinga in Damongo because to the recent spike in the disappearances of goats, lambs, and cattle, which locals think are connected to an organized crime network.
Following a meeting with local youngsters headed by Pastor Samuel Mahama Denkeri at his palace, Damongowura Boresah Kelly issued the command.
He called on the Savannah Regional Police Command and the West Gonja Municipal Assembly to step up their efforts to stop the threat.
In order to assist security forces, safeguard livestock, and rebuild public trust, the Paramount Chief also urged the resuscitation of neighborhood watchdog organizations.
Since goats, lambs, and cattle have been going missing more frequently in Damongo in recent months—occurrences that locals say are connected to an organized crime network—the chief has banned the selling of Chichinga in Damongo.
The order was given by Damongowura Boresah Kelly following a meeting with local youngsters, presided over by Pastor Samuel Mahama Denkeri, at his palace.
To stop the threat, he called on the Savannah Regional Police Command and the West Gonja Municipal Assembly to step up their efforts.
Additionally, the Paramount Chief urged the resuscitation of neighborhood monitoring organizations in order to aid security forces, safeguard livestock, and rebuild public trust.
Khebab, another name for Chichinga, is a well-liked street snack in Ghana.
Pieces of meat (typically beef, chicken, or gizzard) are skewered, seasoned with a spicy dry spice blend that frequently contains ground peanuts, chili powder, ginger, garlic, and other spices, and then grilled over open charcoal.
It’s savory, spicy, and smoky; roadside vendors frequently sell it, particularly in the evenings, and it’s occasionally served with hot peppers, tomatoes, or sliced onions.
Source: newsthemegh.com