By Desire Emmanuel
The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday night announced that a wild elephant invaded a community in the state, killing a hunter while another person has been declared missing.
The incident occurred on Thursday, April 23, around 3:30 p.m. when the elephant invaded the Innayin community in the Iwere Ile area of the state.
The command stated that upon receiving a distress call regarding the incident, police operatives, in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters, swiftly mobilised to the scene.
On arrival, the body of a hunter, Ibrahim Tijani, aged 45 years, was discovered in a nearby bush with injuries consistent with an animal attack.
His remains were taken to the General Hospital, Iwere-Ile, for necessary medical examination and preservation.
The photograph of the man’s remains, which the command put in the statement, may be too gory to be posted in this report.
The command added that during ongoing search operations, another individual, identified as Alhaji Muhammadu Bingin, aged 50 years, was reported missing after an encounter with the same animal, just as it stated that Intensive efforts are currently underway to locate him.
“The command wishes to reassure residents of Innayin and adjoining communities that the situation is being closely managed, and all necessary measures are being taken to prevent further harm. Members of the public are strongly advised to avoid the affected area and report any sighting of the animal to security agencies promptly,” it said in the statement.
