Herdsmen on Monday fled Ebrumede community in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State after one of their cows strayed and killed a two-month-old baby.
The mother of the deceased baby was said to be standing by the side of the road when the cow strayed and ran into her and the baby.
She sustained serious injuries while the baby died in the process.
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Sensing dangers from residents and indigenes of the area, the herdsmen ran away from being attacked and possibly killed.
When contacted, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident.
Edafe said the herdsmen escorting the cow had been arrested by police operatives at the Ebrumede Police Station where the case was being handled.
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