Wandering elephant kills farmer in Ogun

A tragic incident occurred on Monday, July 28, in the Itasin-Imobi community of Ijebu East Local Government Area, Ogun State, as a wandering elephant reportedly attacked and killed a local farmer, Musa Kalamu.

According to local sources, the elephant, believed to have strayed from a nearby government-reserved forest, invaded Kalamu’s farm and launched a violent attack that led to his death.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrific, noting that the animal inflicted fatal injuries on the unsuspecting farmer.

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.”