Ondo state police command is investigating the cause of the death of 22 cows in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of the State.
The
sad incident was said to have thrown the university community into panic and
confusion.
The
cows belonging to one Ibrahim Saliu were rumoured to have been poisoned by some
persons who are envious of Mr. Saliu.
The
spokesperson of Ondo State Police Command, DSP Tee-Leo Ikoro confirmed the
incident to Channels Television in a telephone conversation.
He
noted that the cows were given poisoned water, adding that further
investigations into the matter have commenced.
Reacting
to the development, the special adviser on security matters to the Ondo State
Governor, Jimoh Dojumo disclosed that the herders decided to slaughter the cows
after suspecting they have taken some poisonous substances.
He
said the government is putting necessary measures in place to ensure that the
beef from such cows was not sold for consumption by unsuspecting members of the
public.
The
special adviser was of the opinion that if truly the cows were poisoned,
consuming such would be injurious to human health.
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