Farmer Arrested As ‘Deliberate’ Rodenticide Poisoning Leaves 2 Cows Dead In Ogun
A 30-year-old farmer, Samuel Egbetokun, has been arrested and taken into custody by the police following a suspected rodenticide poisoning incident in Alabata community, Odeda Local Government, Ogun State.
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Team@orientactualmags.com learned that spokesperson for Ogun State police command, Omolola Odutola , who has confirmed Samuel’s arrest, added that the suspect deliberately laced cassava tubers with pesticide whilst a herd of cattle was grazing, and he threw it to them.
The herder, Boji Sanni, noticed that there was a problem when three cows collapsed.
‘The incident came to light on January 16, 2025, when a 54-year-old man, Idris Lawal, of Akingbasa Village, complained to the local police station.
His cattle rearer, Boji Sanni, caught a man throwing cassava tubers laced with a substance suspected to be rat poison to his cattle while grazing on January 15, 2025.
The herder reported that before realizing that the cassava tubers were laced with poison, some cows had eaten it. Consequently, two cows died, and a third is undergoing treatment. The value of the dead cows is estimated at ₦1,500,000’ she said.
Detectives from the Odeda Division, tasked with conducting a preliminary investigation, combed the area and recovered the poisoned cassava tubers, which would serve as evidence.
‘The Commissioner of Police has taken a personal interest in the case, particularly due to concerns about potential retaliation from herders or cattle rearers.
He is warning others to refrain from such actions, emphasizing that this case will serve as a deterrent’ Odutola added-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
