Tragic in ogun state.
In a heartbreaking incident, a herd of wild elephants roaming from a government forest reserve fatally attacked a local farmer, Musa Kalamu, in Onitasin Imobi, Ijebu East Local Government Area, Ogun State. The tragic event was confirmed by Forestry Commissioner Taiwo Oludotun, who assured that officials are already on the ground to manage the situation.
The Ogun State Police Commissioner, Lanre Ogunlowo, also verified the deadly attack in a message, revealing that Musa succumbed to injuries on his way to the hospital. The police received reports from Itasin community that the elephants escaped the reserve and caused chaos in the area.
A distressing video circulating online shows the victim’s lifeless body with visible elephant attack wounds, prompting urgent appeals from locals. Community members are calling on the government to take immediate action to curb the increasing threat posed by these wild elephants.
Authorities from Ogun State Forestry Department have been deployed to control the herd and restore peace to the affected villages. The incident underscores the growing human-wildlife conflict in the region and the urgent need for effective measures to protect both residents and wildlife.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story and what steps the government will take to prevent future tragedies.
Tragic Elephant Attack in Ogun State: Farmer Musa Kalamu Killed by Wandering Herd in Ijebu East
Tragic in ogun state.
In a heartbreaking incident, a herd of wild elephants roaming from a government forest reserve fatally attacked a local farmer, Musa Kalamu, in Onitasin Imobi, Ijebu East Local Government Area, Ogun State. The tragic event was confirmed by Forestry Commissioner Taiwo Oludotun, who assured that officials are already on the ground to manage the situation.
The Ogun State Police Commissioner, Lanre Ogunlowo, also verified the deadly attack in a message, revealing that Musa succumbed to injuries on his way to the hospital. The police received reports from Itasin community that the elephants escaped the reserve and caused chaos in the area.
A distressing video circulating online shows the victim’s lifeless body with visible elephant attack wounds, prompting urgent appeals from locals. Community members are calling on the government to take immediate action to curb the increasing threat posed by these wild elephants.
Authorities from Ogun State Forestry Department have been deployed to control the herd and restore peace to the affected villages. The incident underscores the growing human-wildlife conflict in the region and the urgent need for effective measures to protect both residents and wildlife.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story and what steps the government will take to prevent future tragedies.
