BREAKING: Mystery as Over 100 Cattle Die While Crossing River Benue in Makurdi
Makurdi, Benue State – In a shocking development, over 100 cattle have reportedly died under mysterious circumstances while attempting to cross the River Benue in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred on Sunday morning when a group of herders was leading the cattle across the river at a known crossing point. Midway through the crossing, the animals began to collapse and drown in large numbers, with no clear explanation for the sudden deaths.
Daily Post reports that local authorities and environmental experts have been alerted, and preliminary investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the mass death. The state government has yet to release an official statement.
“This is unusual. We’ve never seen anything like this,” a local resident told reporters. “Cattle cross this river often, but what happened today is beyond explanation.”
There is growing concern among residents about the safety of the water and potential contamination, especially for communities who rely on the river for drinking and farming.
As the mystery unfolds, security personnel and veterinary officials are working to recover the carcasses and assess the possible environmental and health impacts.
The incident has raised questions about water safety, possible poisoning, or disease outbreak among livestock in the region.
