In a rather weird and uncharacteristic move, the Assembly said it was auctioning the goats to serve as deterrent to people who allow their domestic animals to stray other people’s homes.
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Ga West Assembly: 4 ‘arrested’ goats finally auctioned for ¢665
The four goats which were “arrested” by the Ga West Municipal Assembly have been auctioned for GH¢665.
Ga West Assembly: 4 ‘arrested’ goats finally auctioned for ¢665
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The Municipal Chief Executive of the area, Clement Wilkinson, said the Assembly was right to auction the goats.
He argued that it is not a crime since it was backed by law to auction impounded animals which are not claimed within a period of four days.
The Assembly’s by-law states that, where an impounded animal is not claimed within a period of four days, the Assembly shall cause a notice of the impoundment to be displayed at a conspicuous place in the area for six days.
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At the expiry of the period specified, if the animal remains unclaimed, it shall be sold at a public auction by a licensed auctioneer or other person appointed by the Assembly for that purpose.
Mr. Wilkinson named the four goats Emmanuel, Joseph, John and Andrew. They were sold for GH¢350, GH¢195, GH¢60 and GH¢60, respectively.
Mr. Wilkinson warned that the Assembly will not hesitate to recapture and re-auction the animals should their new owners also allow them to stray other people’s homes and backyards.
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