A heavy downpour that occurred at Osara, Obantoko area of Abeokuta in Odeda Local Government area of Ogun State has reported stucked Thirty (30) cows to death.
Wasiu Afolabi, the Baale of Osara while speaking to journalists about the incident explained that the lighting strike occurred due to the torrential rainfall which started around noon on Saturday.
Afolabi said that the Fulani herders in charge of the cows alerted him to the tragic incident at about 2 pm on Saturday.
He reported that official report of the occurrence has been registered with Aregbe police division and the Chairman of Odeda Local Government, Dr Afolashade Adeyemo.
Afolabi said, “I was at home on Saturday when the Fulani herders at about 2 pm came to report that lightning had killed 32 of their cows.
“I got to their place, where they usually keep these cows before they are taken out for grazing and saw these dead cows. We have, however, reported the incident to the Aregbe police division as well as the Chairman of Odeda Local Government, Dr Afolashade Adeyemo, and other people who must be aware.
“We have equally scheduled a meeting for this morning with the Fulani to know what to do next and also ensure that the incident does not affect the peace of the community.”
Lanre Ogunlowo, the Commissioner of Police confirmed the bizarre incident via a WhatsApp message.
Ogunlowo said, “The Command is well aware. The incident was reported to DPO Aregbe Division at about 13:30 hours on 21/06/2025. He led a team to the scene. 32 cows were struck dead when thunder and lightning occurred during a heavy downpour of rain.”
