A tragic incident has claimed the life of one person while another remains missing following an attack by a wild elephant in Innayin community.
The attack reportedly occurred on Thursday in the Oke Ogun area of the state, throwing residents into panic as the animal invaded the community.
According to sources, the victims encountered the elephant in a nearby bush. During the encounter, one of them, identified as Ibrahim Tijani, sustained severe injuries after being attacked by the animal. He was later confirmed dead.
Another individual, Alhaji Muhammadu Bingin, was also reportedly attacked during the incident and has since been declared missing, with search efforts ongoing.
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Confirming the development, the spokesperson of the state police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, said security operatives responded swiftly after receiving a distress call.
He explained that police officers, alongside local vigilantes and hunters, were mobilized to the scene where Tijani’s lifeless body was discovered with injuries consistent with an animal attack.
His remains were subsequently evacuated to a nearby hospital for examination and preservation.
Ayanlade added that intensive efforts are underway to locate the missing victim, while authorities continue to monitor the situation to prevent further casualties.
Residents of the affected community and surrounding areas have been advised to stay away from the location and promptly report any sighting of the elephant to security agencies.
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