The Special Adviser on Security matters to the Ondo State Governor, Jimoh Dojumo has reacted to the cause of death of 22 cows in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of the State.

He disclosed in a statement that the government is putting necessary measures in place to ensure that the beef from such cows was not sold for consumption by unsuspecting members of the public.

The cows belonging to one Ibrahim Saliu were rumoured to have been poisoned by some persons who are envious of him.

Dojumo added that herders decided to slaughter the cows after suspecting they have taken some poisonous substances.

He noted that if truly the cows were poisoned, consuming such would be injurious to human health.

The Ondo state police command however has commenced investigation into the incident.

The sad incident was said to have thrown the university community into panic and confusion.