Panic in Oyo as Elephant Attack Claims Life
Last update: April 24, 2026
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Elephant attack kills one, leaves another missing in Oyo community...
A tragic incident has rocked Innayin Community in Oyo State after a wild elephant attack claimed the life of a resident and left another missing.
CBI News reports that the incident, which occurred around 3:30 pm on Thursday, reportedly threw the community into panic following the sudden appearance of the animal.
The spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday, noting that security operatives responded promptly after receiving a distress call.
“The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public of an unfortunate incident that occurred on Thursday, 23rd April 2026, at about 1530HRS, involving the invasion of Innayin Community by a wild elephant,” he said.
According to the police, operatives, in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters, swiftly mobilised to the scene.
“Upon receiving a distress call, police operatives, in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters, swiftly mobilised to the scene. On arrival, the lifeless body of one Ibrahim Tijani ‘M’, aged 45 years, was discovered in a nearby bush with injuries consistent with an animal attack,” the statement read.
The remains of the deceased have since been evacuated to the General Hospital, Iwere-Ile, for examination and preservation.
The police further disclosed that another resident, identified as Alhaji Muhammadu Bingin, aged 50, is still missing after encountering the same elephant.
“During ongoing search operations, another individual, identified as Alhaji Muhammadu Bingin ‘M’, aged 50 years, was reported missing after an encounter with the same animal. Intensive efforts are currently underway to locate him,” Olayinka added.
Authorities said additional operatives, alongside local hunters and vigilantes, have been deployed to contain the situation and prevent further casualties.
Residents of Innayin and neighbouring communities have been advised to remain calm, avoid affected areas, and report any sighting of the animal promptly.
The command emphasised that the situation would be handled in line with wildlife conservation regulations, adding that relevant agencies have been contacted.
“While efforts are ongoing to secure the community, the command emphasises the importance of handling such incidents with due regard to wildlife conservation laws.
“Relevant authorities, including the National Park Service Nigeria, are being engaged to provide expert guidance on safely managing the situation,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Abimbola Olugbenga, reassured residents that security agencies are working tirelessly to restore normalcy.
“We understand the concerns this incident has generated within the community. Our officers are fully on ground, working with relevant stakeholders to secure the area and prevent further casualties,” he said.
“We appeal to residents to remain calm, avoid the affected locations, and continue to cooperate with the police and other authorities as we work to bring the situation under control in a safe and professional manner.”
The police also commended residents for their cooperation and urged continued collaboration as efforts intensify to neutralise the threat and locate the missing victim.
