Thunder Kills 36 Cows In Ondo Community

About 36 cows have been reportedly killed by a thunderstorm at Ijare, under Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State.


The incident happened on Saturday at Oke Owa Mountain, a sacred area in the community.

It was gathered that the thunderstorm was accompanied by rainfall, which lasted several hours.

Our correspondent, who visited the community, observed that the incident has caused panic among residents of the town.

Some of the locals revealed that the strange incident occurred when some Fulani herdsmen led their cattle to the scared mountain in the community.

“On Saturday, I saw the Fulani herdsmen with their cows while they were entering the bush and climbing the mountains.

“But this morning, a hunter that was passing came to inform us that he saw the same cows but they were already dead.

One resident, who identified herself only as Amara, said. “We rushed there and was shocked to find the cows all dead”

Traditional head of Ijare, Wemimo Olaniran, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.

Olaniran said the incident was a rude shock to the community and was regarded as an act of God.

He said, “We counted no fewer than 36 cows already dead. They would be there and no one would be allowed to touch them.

“The place is not meant for ordinary people and even the king that goes there, does so with great caution.

“Incidents like this happens when people desecrate the scared land.”
The police Spokesperson, Ondo, Femi Joseph, confirmed the incident when contacted by our correspondent.





Sahara Reporter