A wandering elephant from one of the government-reserved forests attacked and k!lled a farmer, Musa Kalamu, at Itasin-Imobi in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun state on Monday, July 28.
According to local sources, the elephant invaded Kalamu’s farm, where it gruesomely attacked him, leading to his death.
Eyewitnesses claim that the animal has been a recurring threat in the community for over four years.
Confirming the incident to newsmen, the state Commissioner for Forestry, Taiwo Oludotun, said;
“Yes, we are aware, and we are already on our way to the community.”
Also confirming the incident, the state Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, said
“The DPO Ogbere received information from Itasin community on 28/07/2025 at about 1620hrs that elephants escaped from government reserve and attacked one Musa Kalamu, who died on the way to the hospital.
Officers of Ogun State Forestry were contacted to curtail the animals from further damage. Calm has returned to the community.”
