A 9-year-old male lion has reportedly Killed a zookeeper on Monday while feeding the wild cats in their den at the Zoological garden of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
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The victim, identified as Mr Olabode Olawuyi, who was a Veterinary Technologist, was said to have has been in charge of the Zoological garden for over a decade.
The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.
He said, “Mr Olawuyi has been taking care of the lions since they were born on campus about 9 years ago but, tragically, the male lion killed the man who had been feeding them.
“Saddened by this tragic event, the aggressive Lion has been euthanized.
“The University management has sent a delegation to the widow and children of the deceased, imploring them to take solace in God who gives life and also has the power to take life,” he added.
The varsity spokesman said the management had ordered a comprehensive investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the incident.
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