A swarm of bees has attacked and killed a farmer in Olobe Farm, Igbajo, Osun State.
It was gathered that two other persons were seriously injured in the incident that occurred on Friday, April 18, 2025.
According to the report, the deceased, Abideen Olabiyi, who hailed from Alalade compound, Ada, was working on the farm alongside two others, Solomon Kingsley and Olusegun Alalade, when the swarm struck.
The Otan-Aiyegbaju Division of the Osun State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that the three men were attacked suddenly and without warning.
“Today, Friday, 18/04/2025, at about 1645 HRS, there was a complaint from one Babasanjo Alalade, male, of Alalade compound, Ada, Osun State. He stated that today, three of his brothers went to the farm: Abideen Olabiyi, male; Mr. Solomon Kingsley; and Chief Olusegun Alalade, all of Alalade compound, Ada, went to the farm in Olobe Farm, Igbajo,” the report reads.
The report noted the victim had been deposited at the Healthy Paradise Mortuary in Ikirun for autopsy.
The surviving victims are currently receiving care at an undisclosed medical facility in Ada, Osun State, where their conditions are reported to be critical.
“On getting to the farm, they were attacked by a bunch of bees, and as a result, Mr. Abideen Olabiyi (M) lost his life, while the other two victims managed to escape with their lives. Detectives visited the scene, photographs were taken, and the corpse was removed and deposited at Healthy Paradise Mutuary Ikirun for autopsy, while the other two victims were rushed to an undisclosed hospital at Ada for treatment. For your information, sir, from Supol Otan Ayegbaju Division,” the report further stated.
