March 10, (THEWILL) – Tragedy occurred on Sunday, in Bogije Village, Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area, when a palm tree fell on a farmer resulting to his death.
The 40-year-old farmer, Abdullahi Rasaki, had alongside Waheed Abbass, gone to the Egbe Semi Jeje area of Oke Sopen, Ijebu Igbo, to cut palm trees when one of the trees accidentally fell on him.
One Mr Gbamila Sunday (M) of Bogije, Atikori, Ijebu Igbo, who reported the incident to the police, said that the farmer lost his life due to the injuries he sustained from the incident.
Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed this to newsmen in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday.
Odutola said that immediately the tree fell on the victim, he cried out for help and neighbours in the vicinity rushed to his aid and removed the tree, before taking him to General Hospital, Sagamu, for treatment, where he was confirmed dead.
“His corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.”
The case is currently under investigation by the Divisional Crime Branch (DCB) to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”
The Ogun State Police Command 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”, he added.
