Some cows have been found dead after they grazed on a farm in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama said that 18 cows belonging to some herdsmen died after they grazed on farmland which was fumigated by its owners.
In a post on X, Makama said the incident happened in the Vwei community, Riyom LGA at about noon on Wednesday.
According to residents, the cattle belonging to Dan’azumi Haruna strayed into the fumigated farm.
He wrote, “Seven of the cows were reportedly slaughtered due to contamination, while 11 died on the spot.
“Fifteen other cattle affected by the chemical exposure are currently receiving treatment,” Makama quoted a resident.