A wandering elephant from one of the government-reserved forests was said to have attacked and k!lled a farmer, Musa Kalamu, at Itasin-Imobi in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State
The tragic incident occurred on Monday, when the wild elephant attacked and k!lled Mr. Kalamu.
According to local sources, the elephant invaded Mr. Kalamu’s farm, where it gruesomely attacked him, leading to his death.
Residents of the community claimed that the animal has been a recurring threat in the community for over four years.
“This elephant keeps coming into our community to destroy our crops, damage our fishing nets, and now, it has taken a life,” a concerned resident said.
The people of Itasin-Imobi are urgently calling on the state government and concerned authorities to intervene before the situation escalates further.
Confirming the incident, the State Commissioner for Forestry, Taiwo Oludotun, confirmed this tragic development.
Oludotun said, “Yes, we are aware, and we are already on our way to the community.”
The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, also in a WhatsApp message on Tuesday, confirmed the elephant’s de.adly attack.
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