Eid-al-fitr Tragedy Hits Kaduna As Lightning Strikes 12 Cows, Herder to Death

Israel Adeleke

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News recalls as gathered that as the whole world was celebrating the Eid-el-fitr, a certain part in Kaduna State, the Matuak Giwa community in the Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, in Kaura Local Government Area, has been thrown into mourning as a lightning stroke, on Sunday, killed a herder and 12 cows.

OTN News further reports that the Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, who confirmed the incident on Monday, explaining that the young herder was taking shelter from the rain alongside his cattle when the thunderstrike hit, killing them instantly.

“The herder, along with 12 cows, died on the spot. It was a tragic occurrence that has left the community in shock,” Ayuba said.

OTN News also reports that the Ardo of Bondon District, Mallam Tanko Isiyaka, who also confirmed the incident, disclosed that the deceased herder hailed from Bauchi State.

Speaking further, Tanko expressed sadness over the incident and called for prayers and support for the bereaved family.

OTN News observes that the victim was laid to rest according to Islamic rites, leaving behind a family that will have to come to terms with the sudden and tragic loss of their loved one.

However, OTN News gathered that the community is still reeling from the shock of the incident, and support is pouring in for the bereaved family.