Scene of the mysterious death of herds of cattle
An unusual incident leading to the death of thirty-two cows during rainstorm in the forest of Osara Community in Odeda Local Government Area of Abeokuta, Ogun State is now the cause of great panic and tension to the residents of the area and great confusion to the Fulani herders, owners the cattle.
At a loss for words on how to explain the mysterious death of all the thirty two cows after an heavy downpour of rain last Saturday, two of the Fulani cattle herders rushed to Aregbe Divisional Headquarters of Ogun State Police to report the unusual incident.
The incident which occured at about 1640hrs, two herders from Osara Community in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State reported an unusual incident at Aregbe Divisional Headquarters regarding the death of thirty-two cows in a nearby forest during rainstorm earlier that day
The two herders who are jointly responsible for the livestock, suspected that the deaths, which occured at about 1640hrs, may have resulted from thunderstorm with intense lightning.
According to CSP Omolola Odutola, the Public Relations Officer of Ogun State Police Command at Eleweran,
Abeokuta, the total monetary value of the livestock could not yet be ascertained as at the time of this report but the police had conducted a prompt on-the-spot assessment to see if there was any foul play.
The initial observations conducted by the Divisional Police Officer at Aregbe Divisional Headquarters revealed no visible injuries or foul play on the animals.
The cattle were found lying lifeless in various positions in the forest. The owners confirmed they do not suspect any individual or group, nor have they made any allegations or accusations.
In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, urged the community to remain calm and treat the incident as a natural phenomenon.
Meanwhile, the scene of the incident has been condoned off to preserve the place of the incident while police investigation lasts.
