Hunter found dead in Ogun forest with gunshot injuries

A hunter identified only as Femi has been discovered dead with bullet wounds in a forest in the Ijebu Igbo area of Ogun State.

According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, Femi had gone hunting with an associate named Taoreed on Friday but failed to return home, raising concerns with his wife. After she reported his absence to the village head, a search party was organized to comb the forest.

The search ultimately led to the grim discovery of Femi’s body, which was found lying in the forest, marked by multiple bullet wounds. The incident has raised alarm in the community, prompting further investigations by local authorities.

She said, “On 26/10/2024, one Grace James, a female from Ofemodoko village near Ijebu Igbo reported to the station that on 25/10/2024 at about 1700 hours, her husband, Femi, now deceased, went hunting with an individual known as Taoreed aka Kokoro, but failed to return to their village.

“About 0700 hours on 26/10/2024, his disappearance was brought to the attention of the village head who then organised a search with local hunters. During the search, the body of Femi was found in the forest showing bullet wounds on his back with his gun lying on the ground next to him.”

She added that efforts to locate Taoreed who had gone hunting with Femi proved abortive as he, his wife and his children were nowhere to be found in the village.

The PPRO noted that an investigation has commenced into the matter.

“Suspicion was raised when it was discovered that Taoreed, who had gone hunting with the deceased, had fled the village with his wife and children.

“The body was removed and taken to the State Hospital in Ijebu-Ode for autopsy. This case is currently under preliminary investigation,” Odutola said