No fewer than 32 cows were reportedly killed by lightning during a heavy downpour on Saturday in Osara, Obantoko area of Abeokuta, located in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State.
According to the Baale of Osara, Wasiu Afolabi, who spoke to our Correspondent on Sunday, the tragic incident occurred amid torrential rainfall that began around noon on Saturday.
Afolabi said the Fulani herders responsible for the cattle informed him about the incident around 2 p.m. on the same day.
He noted that the matter had already been reported to the Aregbe Police Division and to Dr. Afolashade Adeyemo, Chairman of Odeda Local Government.
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.”
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, also confirmed the incident in a WhatsApp message sent to our Correspondent.
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.”