IN an unusual sight that drew the attention of passersby and commuters, a lone cow was spotted wandering freely along the median of the busy Nnebisi Road in Asaba, yesterday, causing a mix of amusement, concern and traffic delays.
The cow seemingly lost and without a herder in sight, grazed calmly in the middle of the dual carriageway by the FMC Roundabout. The animal appeared unbothered by the movement of vehicles, while tricycles and cars swerved cautiously to avoid any unfortunate encounter.
Eyewitnesses said the cow had been roaming the area for over an hour, with several motorists slowing down to observe the unexpected visitor.
“This is becoming too common,” said Mrs. Ngozi Okafor, a local shop owner. “It’s not just about the inconvenience, it’s dangerous both for the animal and for us road users.” It’s happening too frequently now, when they move their large number of cows in the early hours of the day they tend to leave one behind’’ said another eyewitness.
Residents used the opportunity to call for stricter enforcement of laws regulating the movement of livestock within city limits as the presence of free-roaming animals on major roads has raised serious safety concerns, especially in areas like Nnebisi Road that experience high vehicular activity.
They said that the incident served as a reminder of the growing tension between urban development and traditional livestock management practices, with some calling on local authorities to engage with cattle owners and herders to ensure proper containment of their animals to prevent future disruptions.
Meanwhile, as of the time of reporting, the cow had wandered off towards a side street and was no longer on the main road. No accidents or injuries were reported, but the event has reignited public discourse about urban livestock control and road safety in Asaba.
