Tragedy struck on Saturday in Osara, Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, when a lightning strike during a heavy downpour reportedly killed 32 cows.
According to The PUNCH, the traditional head of the Osara community, Baale Wasiu Afolabi, said the Fulani herders responsible for the animals raised the alarm around 2:00 p.m. after the storm began around noon.
“I was at home when the Fulani herders came to report that 32 of their cows had been killed by lightning,” Afolabi stated.
“When I got to the location where the animals are usually kept before being taken out for grazing, I saw all the cows lying lifeless on the ground.”
According to him, the matter was promptly reported to the Aregbe Police Division as well as the Chairman of Odeda Local Government, Dr. Afolashade Adeyemo.
“We have informed all necessary authorities and scheduled a meeting with the herders to discuss the next steps. Our priority is to ensure the incident does not disrupt the peace of the community,” the Baale added.
Also confirming the incident, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, noted that the matter was reported to the Divisional Police Officer in Aregbe, who led a team to the scene.
“The Command is aware. The incident was reported to the DPO of Aregbe Division at about 13:30 hours on June 21, 2025,” Ogunlowo said in a WhatsApp message. “The DPO and his team visited the scene where 32 cows were confirmed dead due to a lightning strike during a heavy rainstorm.”
