Farmer crushed to death by palm tree

A 40-year-old farmer has died after a palm tree fell on him in Bogije Village, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria, according to reports.

The incident occurred around 3:30 pm on Sunday and was reported to the police later that evening, according to the Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola.

The vicitm went to cut palm trees when one accidentally fell on him, Omolola Odutola said.

“The vicitm screamed in pain for help, and neighbours in the vicinity rushed to his aid, where they removed the tree, and immediately took him to General Hospital, Sagamu, for treatment,” she added.

Unfortunately, he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor upon arrival at the hospital, suspecting the heavy tree landed on a part portion of his body.

The case is currently under investigation by the Divisional Crime Branch to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.