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Agodi Ibadan Zoo Closed As Hungry Lion Kills Attendant
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October 1st, 2017 – Agodi Ibadan Zoo Closed As Hungry Lion Kills Attendant
Oyo State Government has shut down Agodi Ibadan zoo after one of the lions at the facility killed an attendant.
According to Information Commissioner, Yinka Fatoki, the deceased identified as Hamzat Oyekunle aka Baba Olorunwa had a very good relationship with all the animals in the zoo because he was the one feeding them since 2011.
In a statement released yesterday, Fatoki said the development forced the government to order an immediate closure of the zoo.
He added that Oyo state government officials have been paying condolence visits to the family house of the deceased.
Keep it real
October 1, 2017 at 2:15 AM
RIP Hamzat. They probably didn’t have the proper equipment for you to protect yourself in case such attack from the hungry lion.
It’s very understandably it’s a HUNGRY LION maybe the lion haven’t seen anything eaten in weeks because we all know how taugh it’s for human being to see FOOD eat in this country called NIGERIA.
Oladejo Waheed Olajide
October 1, 2017 at 2:50 AM
I’m speechless about this. How could we always do this to ourselves in Nigeria. We certainly need more orientation about animal care,safety and management. RIP Mr Fatai.
Aderemi
October 1, 2017 at 4:09 AM
Yes, the two responders have said it well. No matter the level of friendliness, animals remain animals, especially wild . So, whose so ever is to deal with them must always do so with caution. And there must be sound immergency response system in case the dealing goes awry. Trace the remote cause and you will realize its maybe due to the same endemic corruption. May the Lord heal our land. Good morning.
Think twice
October 1, 2017 at 4:44 PM
May God give his family the fortitude to bear the loss