A male lion, has on Monday killed a zookeeper as he was feeding the wild cats in their den at the Zoological garden of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.
The victim, identified as Mr Olabode Olawuyi, who was a Veterinary Technologist, was said to have been in charge of the Zoological garden for over ten years.
Public Relations Officer (PRO) 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.
“The other members of staff who were at the scene of the incident did everything within their power to rescue their boss but the wild cat had already caused severe fatalities.
“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,”