Five arrested as Ogun hunter dies in hunting expedition
The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested no fewer than five hunters following the death of their colleague during a hunting expedition in the Ajinawo area of Yewa North Local Government Area of the state.
PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement by the spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Sunday.
According to Odutola, the hunters had gone on a hunting expedition when one of them, Taiwo Bolugbe, was accidentally shot.
She narrated that at about 3 p.m. on the said date, Bolugbe had attempted to retrieve a hunted animal when his Dane gun slipped through his hands, accidentally discharged, and hit him on the neck.
The PPRO noted that five members of the hunting group were arrested in connection with the incident.
Odutola stated, “At about 4:30 p.m. on 23rd March 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 3 p.m. 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.”
She stressed that an investigation had commenced into the incident to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of the hunter and that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted.
“The hunters are in the custody of the State Criminal Investigation Department. The designated IPO team will conduct further investigation, and all their statements will be reviewed. If found culpable, they will be charged to court for prosecution.
“The police command urges the public to exercise caution while handling firearms, even in hunting activities, to prevent tragic incidents,” Odutola stressed.
PUNCH Metro reported in October 2024 that a 20-year-old man, identified as Faisal Audu, was arrested by the command in connection with the alleged murder of a hunter named Saheed Awolesi in the Sagamu area of the state.
According to Odutola, Awolesi had reportedly gone night hunting around 9:00 p.m. on October 5, 2024, but did not return home.
