In Vwei village, Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State, around eighteen cows have died after purportedly grazing on a fumigated crop.
Local sources told Zagazola Makama that the event happened on Wednesday at approximately noon when one Dan’azumi Haruna’s cattle wandered onto the treated field.
Seven of the cows were reportedly slaughtered due to contamination, while 11 died on the spot.
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Fifteen other cattle affected by the chemical exposure are currently receiving treatment, the source added.
