A lightning strike has reportedly resulted in the death of eight cows owned by Fulani cattle herders in Ori-Ohin community of Ifon town at Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening during a heavy downpour; but it has left the residents of the community in panic over fears of backlash from the Fulani herdsmen.
In a circulating, video a resident is being asked on how the incident happened and he said it occurred on Sunday night.
The man in the video said: “The cows had earlier destroyed farmland in the community and it appeared the sacrifice made by the owners of the farmlands caused the thunder to strike.“
Spokesperson of Ondo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident to Channels Television in a telephone conversation.
He expressed dismay at the unfortunate incident, noting that it was a natural occurrence.
Ayanlade added that police authorities have reached out to the community heads to ensure the incident does not lead to controversy.
A similar incident happened in 2019 in Ijare, Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, where thunder and lightning killed 36 cows on a hill in the community.
