CITIZENS COMPASS– A farmer and resident of Bogije Village, Ijebu Igbo area of Ogun State has been reported dead after a palm tree fell on him.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at about 3:30 PM.
The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday.
Spokesperson for the Command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement, said, “The Ogun State Police Command, through the Ijebu Igbo Divisional Police Officer, has become abreast of a tragic incident that occurred in Bogije Village, Ijebu Igbo, on March 9, 2025, at about 3:30 PM, where a farmer lost his life after a palm tree fell on him.
“The incident was reported to the police at about 9:30 PM by Gbamila Sunday (M) of Bogije, Atikori, Ijebu Igbo. According to his report, the deceased, identified as Abdullahi Rasaki (M), 40 years, had gone alongside Waheed Abbass (M) to the Egbe Semi Jeje area of Oke Sopen, Ijebu Igbo, to cut palm trees when one of the trees accidentally fell on him.
“Abdullahi screamed in pain for help, and neighbors in the vicinity rushed to his aid, where they removed the tree, and immediately took him to General Hospital, Sagamu, for treatment.
“Unfortunately, he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor upon arrival at the hospital, suspecting the heavy tree landed on a part of his body.
“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.”
