Over 80 cows die after eating suspected poisonous grass in Adamawa

Metro Over 80 cows die after eating suspected poisonous grass in Adamawa Published on April 27, 2026 By Ochogwu Sunday googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); o fewer than 80 cows died in Chafajaule village, Ribadu District of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, after they reportedly grazed on poisonous grasses. Dr Bartholomew Nyalas, the Director of Veterinary Services in the state, confirmed the incident to reporters on Monday. He suspected cyanide poisoning, stating that such incidents occur after cows graze on wild sorghum. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); According to him, the wild sorghum usually comes up after the first rainfall in the area. He stated that when the animals consume the plant in high concentrations, it can lead to their death. “Most of the cows were destroyed on the spot of the incident in Chafajaule, Ribadu of Fufore Local Government Area as we visited the Jimeta abattoir in the same division,” he said. Don't Miss Police arrest four suspected bandits, recover firearms, ammunition in Kaduna You may like Hunter dies in accidental explosion during joint patrol in Adamawa Adamawa inaugurates committee to recruit 5,000 teachers Wanted kidnap suspect arrested over alleged attack on POS operator in Adamawa Adamawa swears in 1,822 NYSC members Nigeria Immigration intercepts 107 irregular migrants in Adamawa Adamawa govt destroys over 70 poisoned cattle

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