According to the Baale of Osara, Wasiu Afolabi, who spoke with newsmen, the incident reportedly happened during the torrential rainfall that started at about noon on Saturday.

Afolabi noted that the Fulani herders responsible for the cows informed him of the tragic incident around 2 pm on Saturday.

He explained that the matter had been reported to the Aregbe police division as well as Dr Afolashade Adeyemo, the Chairman of Odeda Local Government.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, also confirmed the bizarre incident.

“The Command is well aware. The incident was reported to DPO Aregbe Division at about 13:30 hours on 21/06/2025. He led a team to the scene. 32 cows were struck dead when thunder and lightning occurred during a heavy downpour of rain,” Ogunlowo noted.