One Samuel Egbetokun has been arrested in Ogun State for poisoning cows in Alabata community in Odeda Local Government Area of the state.
The state command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, communicated the incident which happened on January 15.
By Odutola’s account, Egbetokun laced cassava with rat poison and threw it to three grazing cows belonging to Idris Lawal in the presence of the cattle rearer, Boji Sanni.
On consumption of the harmful substance, the cows fell into pain culminating in the death of two of them.
“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 mixed with a substance suspected to be rat poison to his cattle while grazing on January 15, 2025.
“The rearer reported that before realising the cassava was laced with poison, some cows had consumed it. Consequently, two female cows died, and a third is undergoing treatment. The value of the dead cows is estimated at ₦1,500,000,” the police mouthpiece narrated via a statement.
“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, emphasising that this case will serve as a deterrent,” the statement read further.
