Tragedy struck in Bogije village Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State on Sunday March 9th 2025 when a farmer, Abdullahi Rasaki lost his life after been crushed by a palm tree.
Spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Command in Ogun State, CSP Omolola Odutola said the incident was reported to Ijebu Igbo Divisional Police officer at about 9:30p.m by Gbamila Sunday of Bogije, Atikori, Ijebu Igbo.
CSP Odutola said in a statement that the 40-year-old man had gone alongside Mr Waheed Abbass, to the Egbe Semi Jeje area of Oke Sopen, Ijebu Igbo, to cut palm trees when one of the trees accidentally fell on the victim.
The statement said Abdullahi screamed in pain for help, and neighbours in the vicinity rushed to his aid, where they removed the tree, and immediately took him to General Hospital, Sagamu, for treatment.
Unfortunately, the victim was confirmed dead by a medical doctor upon arrival at the hospital, suspecting the heavy tree landed on a part portion of his body.
His corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy, according to the statement, which said the Divisional Crime Branch (DCB) has begun investigation into the case to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Police Command further extends its condolences to the family of the deceased and urges the public to take necessary precautions while engaging in tree felling and farming activities to avoid similar tragedies.
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