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Lightning Kills 19 Cows In Osun, Fulani Leaders Says ‘It Was Natural Occurrence’

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Some Fulani herdsmen at Apala farm in Iba community, Ifelodun Area Office, Osun State suffered a setback on Saturday, November 23, 2019 as lightning killed nineteen of their cows.

Adekunle Okunoye, the Eburu of Iba, the traditional ruler of the Iba confirmed the development.

Jimoh Bala, the leader of the Fulani community in Iba, said the incident was a natural occurrence.

“The people of Iba, have over the years been living harmoniously with Fulani natives living in our domain and this will not cause any disaffection,” Bala is quoted as saying.

“The death of the cows belonging to the Fulani cattle rearers living among us was a natural occurrence occasioned by a thunder that struck in the town. The community in collaboration with the leadership of the Fulani community are on top of the situation.

“The Eburu in council has directed the owners of the cows to burn them to avoid epidemic in the town.

“The community is in peace and our people live peacefully with all non indigenes including the Fulanis,” he added.

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