Herder and 11 cows die in Rivers road accident
A fatal accident involving a Mercedes-Benz car and a herd of cattle at Evekwu in Rumuodogu, Rivers State, has resulted in the death of a herder and about 11 cows. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle struck the herders and animals as the cattle were crossing the road. The occupants of the car fled the scene after the crash. Blessing Agabe, spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed that investigations are ongoing.
What happened
- A yet-to-be-identified herder died after a Mercedes-Benz car hit a herd of cattle at Evekwu in Rumuodogu, Emohua Local Government Area.
- About 11 cows were killed in the accident as the animals were crossing the road.
- The car’s occupants, reportedly in a convoy, abandoned the damaged vehicle and fled.
- Police officers responded, evacuating the deceased and taking an injured victim for medical attention.
- Blessing Agabe confirmed the incident and stated that the injured herder is now stable, while investigations continue.
