₦airaland Forum

By Godsent Ogbebor

A 40-year-old farmer, Abdullahi Rasaki, lost his life after a palm tree fell on him in Bogije Village, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State.

The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday and was later reported to the police by a resident, Gbamila Sunday, according to the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola.

Odutola stated that Rasaki and another farmer, Waheed Abbass, had gone to Egbe Semi Jeje, Oke Sopen, to cut palm trees when one of the trees accidentally fell on him.

“Abdullahi reportedly screamed for help, and neighbors in the area rushed to assist him. They managed to remove the tree and immediately took him to the General Hospital, Sagamu, for treatment,” Odutola said.

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Unfortunately, Rasaki was confirmed dead upon arrival at the hospital. Medical personnel suspect that the weight of the tree caused severe internal injuries.

His body has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

The police have launched an investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Command has extended its condolences to the deceased’s family and urged farmers and tree fellers to take necessary precautions to prevent similar tragedies.