Chaos Erupts as Cow Stampede Hits National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Camp
Corp members, taken by surprise, found themselves thrust into a state of pandemonium as they attempted to evade the charging bovine.
Zita Ezechi 
In an unexpected turn of events, the serene atmosphere of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp was shattered by a sudden cow stampede, sending corp members scrambling for safety during their morning drills.
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Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene as a cow, seemingly on a mission of its own, stormed into the camp with no regard for its surroundings. Corp members, taken by surprise, found themselves thrust into a state of pandemonium as they attempted to evade the charging bovine.
Netizens who watched the stampede through the socal media, hilariously stated, "Them no greet the cow; them suppose touch the other cow wey dey stand next to am and greet all of them ," highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
"With all the training they are receiving, they can't catch an ordinarily cow wey small Fulani boy dey control like 20 cows. Their shame dey shame me," remarked another netizen.
Security personnel, including soldiers, mobilized to apprehend the rogue cow, but their efforts were thwarted by the animal's agility. "See the soldiers trying to hold the cow! Kudos to them!" exclaimed a corp member who sought refuge in a nearby tree.
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While the incident unfolded, corp members shared their harrowing experiences, expressing concern for each other's safety. "Nowhere is safe in Nigeria," lamented one participant, while another expressed relief that no injuries were reported.
Interestingly, this is not the first time such an incident has occurred within the NYSC program, with a veteran corp member recalling a similar escapade during their service year in Ogun State. "It's like a rite of passage," they reflected.
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The NYSC authorities have launched an investigation into how the cow gained access to the camp, emphasizing the importance of vigilance among corp members. Meanwhile, the whereabouts of the cow remain unknown, leaving many to ponder the question: "Who let the cow out?"
