The Animal Health Assistant Officer for the Tatale-Sanguli District in the Northern Region, Yakubu Yussif, has warned residents, particularly those in Tatale, not to consume meat from the cattle that were killed by a thunder strike.
According to him, eating meat from animals that died under such circumstances could pose serious health risks and may even lead to death.
Speaking to Adom News, Mr. Yussif confirmed that the incident occurred on Monday, May 26, 2026, at Ntorudo, a community in the Tatale-Sanguli District.
“I visited the scene after receiving information about the incident and confirmed that 18 cattle had died following a thunder strike during a heavy rainfall,” he said.
Mr. Yussif explained that preliminary checks and accounts from residents indicated that the animals were struck by lightning during the storm.
He disclosed that the matter has been reported to environmental health officers, who are expected to supervise the proper burial of the dead cattle to prevent any possible health hazards.
“I want to strongly caution residents not to consume the meat from these animals. Animals that die in this manner can be dangerous for human consumption and could create serious health complications,” he stressed.
Some residents, according to him, believe the incident may be linked to misunderstandings among cattle owners, with claims that spiritual powers were used to cause the thunder strike.
However, Mr. Yussif dismissed those claims and clarified that lightning striking and killing animals is a natural phenomenon that can occur during severe weather conditions.
“Scientifically, this is something that can happen naturally during thunderstorms. There is no evidence to support claims of spiritual involvement,” he added.
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