Man Buried Alive By Sand At Site

While excavating sand at a construction site in Ejigbo, Osun State, a 52-year-old man identified as Isiaka Raji, was buried alive on Thursday.

Although, Raji was later rescued alive from the sand after he was buried for few minutes, he was confirmed dead at a hospital where he was rushed to for treatment.

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A source in Alagba area, Ejigbo, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Punch correspondent that the incident occurred around 2pm.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Osun State Police Command, Folasade Odoro, said the death was unnatural, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Ige, has directed thorough investigation into the matter.

“It was  learnt that the sand was meant for a fish pond. The top soil, while they were excavating, suddenly caved in. Although the victim was rescued and rushed to the hospital, he was later confirmed dead by doctors.”