A Nigerian man has taken to social media to express his distress after a stray cow allegedly owned by a Fulani herder crashed into his vehicle, leaving it severely damaged while his wife and children were still inside.
The incident, which has since gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), sparked widespread discussion and outrage online. The victim, who shared his ordeal under the username @ChuksEricE, posted a video showing the aftermath of the accident. In the clip, the man, visibly shaken, narrated how the collision unfolded and expressed deep frustration over the perceived indifference toward his family's safety.
“Guys, look at what this Fulani cow did to my vehicle this morning,” he said in the video, panning to the wrecked car. “God saved my life and my family. Just look at the damage.” Despite the significant impact, the man's family miraculously escaped unhurt.
He went on to share that he had felt a sense of unease the previous night, almost as though he had a premonition that something was about to go wrong. “I couldn't sleep well. I felt something wasn’t right. And then this happened,” he said, reflecting on the disturbing coincidence.
The video also showed the lifeless body of the cow, which reportedly died from the force of the collision. However, the man lamented that more sympathy seemed to be extended to the dead animal than to his traumatized family.
As the footage circulated, it drew strong reactions from Nigerians, many of whom were appalled by the incident and the broader implications it raises about road safety, cattle roaming, and public empathy.
Here are a few responses from social media users:
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@geeztvofficial commented: “First thing to do is put that cow in the car and head straight to the nearest abattoir. Let’s recover something at least.”
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@HallyKush advised: “Everyone should just accept their fate in situations like this. Always drive with caution in Nigeria. If no one is chasing you, avoid speeding over 120 km/h. There's a reason for that.”
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@Jaggarr shared: “When you have uneasy feelings all night, just stay home with your family. Sometimes your instincts are warning you.”
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@Emmanuel_Loti asked pointedly: “I hope you held the Fulani herder responsible?”
A Broader Issue: Cattle and Road Safety in Nigeria
This incident has reignited ongoing debates about the dangers of free-roaming livestock on major highways across Nigeria. Many citizens have repeatedly called on the government to enforce stricter regulations on animal herding practices, particularly as such incidents have led to fatal accidents in the past.
Beyond the damage to vehicles and loss of life human or animal—the psychological trauma experienced by victims is often overlooked. In this case, the man’s outcry reveals a growing sense of frustration among Nigerians who feel abandoned by both local authorities and livestock owners.
As conversations continue online, many are urging authorities to act swiftly and introduce measures to protect road users from similar occurrences. Some have proposed the creation of designated grazing areas and the enforcement of anti-open grazing laws to curb the movement of cattle along public roads.
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