Shocking!! Man reportedly buried alive at a construction site in Osun

A 52-year-old man identified as Isiaka Raji, was reportedly buried alive on Thursday while excavating sand at a construction site in Ejigbo, Ejigbo local government area of the state, OSU. state police command confirmed.

After he was buried for few minutes, it was gathered that Raji was later rescued alive from the sand but later died at a hospital where he was rushed to for treatment.

A source in Alagba area, Ejigbo, who anonymously spoke told the newsmen that the incident occurred around 2pm.

The source disclosed that, while excavating sand, top soil at the scene of the incident, suddenly caved in and buried the man.

“He was recovered alive after minutes after he was buried in the sand and rushed to a hospital. He was later confirmed dead at the hospital,” the source added.

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

Odoro explained, “On Wednesday at Alagba area, Ika Road, Ejigbo, one 52-year-old Isiaka Raji was reportedly buried alive where he went to excavate sand from a construction site.

“It was also 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,” she added.