A farmer has lost his life after a palm tree fell on him in Bogije Village, Ijebu Igbo, on March 9, 2025. A statement from the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, says the incident was reported to the police at about 9.30pm 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 portion of his body. The statement reads

Odutola said his corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

She mentioned that 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.