How Someone in Ogun Poisoned Cows that Were Grazing

Samuel Egbetokun, a 30-year-old individual, has been apprehended by officials from the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly poisoning cattle in the Alabata community within the Odeda Local Government Area of the state. As reported by the command's spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, on Friday, the suspect is accused of mixing cassava with a substance believed to be rat poison and throwing it to the cows while they grazed on Thursday. The cattle owner was unaware of the situation until two out of the three cows that ingested the cassava collapsed and subsequently died. Odutola stated, “The incident was reported on January 16, 2025, when a 54-year-old man, Idris Lawal, from Akingbasa Village, approached the local police station. “His cattle rearer, Boji Sanni, witnessed a man throwing cassava mixed with a substance suspected to be rat poison to his cattle while they were grazing on January 15, 2025. “The rearer noted that before he realized the cassava was contaminated, some cows had already consumed it. As a result, two female cows perished, and a third is currently receiving treatment. The estimated value of the deceased cows is ₦1,500,000.” “The Commissioner of Police has taken a keen interest in this case, particularly due to fears of possible retaliation from herders or cattle owners. He is cautioning others against such actions, asserting that this case will act as a deterrent.”