Lightning struck and killed 32 cows during a bad storm Saturday afternoon. The deadly weather hit around noon at Osara in the Obantoko area near Abeokuta. Both Hausa and Fulani herders lost animals during this tragedy. Yoruba community members also had cows that died from the lightning strike. The storm caused major losses for local farmers who depend on their cattle.
Fulani herders found the dead animals and told village leader Wasiu Afolabi about what happened. Afolabi learned about the incident around 2 PM that same day. He quickly called police at the Aregbe Division to report everything. The village chief also contacted Dr. Afolashade Adeyemo who runs Odeda Local Government. Officials want to make sure this sad event does not cause problems between different groups.
Community leaders planned a meeting with the Fulani herders for Sunday morning. They need to figure out what steps to take next after losing all these animals. Afolabi wants to keep peace between all the different communities that live there. Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo said his officers went to see the scene. Thunder and lightning during heavy rain caused all 32 cows to die at once.
Fulani herders found the dead animals and told village leader Wasiu Afolabi about what happened. Afolabi learned about the incident around 2 PM that same day. He quickly called police at the Aregbe Division to report everything. The village chief also contacted Dr. Afolashade Adeyemo who runs Odeda Local Government. Officials want to make sure this sad event does not cause problems between different groups.
Community leaders planned a meeting with the Fulani herders for Sunday morning. They need to figure out what steps to take next after losing all these animals. Afolabi wants to keep peace between all the different communities that live there. Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo said his officers went to see the scene. Thunder and lightning during heavy rain caused all 32 cows to die at once.
