Five hunters involved in hunting expedition that led to the death of a hunter identified as Taiwo Bolugbe are cooling their feet in custody of the State Criminal investigation Department, Nigeria Police Command in Ogun State.
Spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Command in the State, CSP Omolola Odutola said the tragedy occured on March 23, 2025 when a group hunting expedition at Ajinawo area, Yewa North Local Government Area of the State.
She stated that police received a report that a hunting trip had turned fatal when a hunter, Taiwo Bolugbe ‘m’, was accidentally shot during the hunting expedition in the area near Dangote Cement Company, Ibese.
The tragedy struck “around 1500hrs when the victim, Taiwo Bolugbe, attempted to retrieve a hunted animal.
“His Dane gun reportedly slipped from his shoulder, discharged accidentally, and fatally struck him in the neck and lower jaw.
“He succumbed to his injuries despite efforts by fellow hunters to save his life”, according to the police spokesperson.
The statement said,”The five hunters are in police custody of State Criminal investigation Department, the designated IPO and team, will conduct further investigation and all their statements will be reviewed, if found culpable they will be charged to court for prosecution”.
The police Command urges the public to exercise caution while handling firearms, even in hunting activities, to prevent tragic incidents.
The Command also warned hunters to handle firearms with care during hunting to avoid devastating accidents.
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