One missing as elephant kills 45-year-old man in Oyo community

An attack by a wild elephant in Innayin Community, Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State, has left a 45-year-old man, Ibrahim Tijani, dead.

It was gathered that another person, Muhammadu Bingin, who had an encounter with the elephant, is currently missing.

The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the incident via a statement issued on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Olayinka said the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, adding that police personnel, hunters, and Forest Rangers from the National Park Service have been mobilised to the scene.

Olayinka said police operatives, on arrival at the scene, discovered the lifeless body of Tijani in a nearby bush with injuries.

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The police spokesman said the remains of the deceased have been evacuated to the General Hospital, Iwere-Ile, for necessary medical examination and preservation.

“During ongoing search operations, another individual, identified as Alhaji Muhammadu Bingin, aged 50 years, was reported missing after an encounter with the same animal. Intensive efforts are currently underway to locate him,” he stated.

Olayinka assured residents of Innayin and adjoining communities that the police had put all necessary measures in place to prevent further harm to residents in the area.

He urged residents to avoid the affected area and report any sighting of elephant to security agencies promptly.