In the Ajinawo region of the Yewa North Local Government area of Ogun State, a hunter named Taiwo Bolugbe was reportedly killed while on a hunting trip with five other colleagues.
According to report, the group set out on a hunting expedition near Dangote Cement Company in Ibese around 3 p.m. on Sunday when the incident happened.
The victim was said to have been shot when his Dane gun accidentally went off as he attempted to retrieve a hunted animal.
Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that the victim had been shot in the lower jaw and neck.
Odutola disclosed that the command received the information around 6:30 p.m. that day and confirmed that five hunters had been arrested in connection with the incident.
She gave the assurance that an investigation is ongoing to uncover the full details of the incident.
She said,
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” The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the tragic shooting incident that claimed the life of a hunter during a group hunting expedition at Ajinawo area, Yewa North Local Government, Ogun State.
”At about 16:30hrs on March 23, 2025, the police received a report that a hunting trip had turned fatal when a hunter, Taiwo Bolugbe ‘m’, was accidentally shot. Five hunters were arrested in connection with the incident.
” The group embarked on a hunting expedition in the area near Dangote Cement Company, Ibese. The accident occurred around 1500hrs when the victim, Taiwo Bolugbe, attempted to retrieve a hunted animal, his Dane gun reportedly slipped from his shoulder, discharged accidentally, and fatally struck him in the neck and lower jaw.
“He succumbed to his injuries despite efforts by fellow hunters to save his life. The five hunters are in police custody of the State Criminal investigation Department, the designated IPO and team, will conduct further investigation and all their statements will be reviewed if found culpable they will be charged to court for prosecution”
she added.”At about 16:30hrs on March 23, 2025, the police received a report that a hunting trip had turned fatal when a hunter, Taiwo Bolugbe ‘m’, was accidentally shot. Five hunters were arrested in connection with the incident.
” The group embarked on a hunting expedition in the area near Dangote Cement Company, Ibese. The accident occurred around 1500hrs when the victim, Taiwo Bolugbe, attempted to retrieve a hunted animal, his Dane gun reportedly slipped from his shoulder, discharged accidentally, and fatally struck him in the neck and lower jaw.
“He succumbed to his injuries despite efforts by fellow hunters to save his life. The five hunters are in police custody of the State Criminal investigation Department, the designated IPO and team, will conduct further investigation and all their statements will be reviewed if found culpable they will be charged to court for prosecution”
However, the Police Command advised the people to use prudence when handling firearms, including during hunting activities, in order to avoid unfortunate accidents.
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