BREAKING: Lion Kills OAU Staff
A Veterinary Technologist, Mr. Olabode Olawuyi has been killed by a nine year old male lion at zoological garden of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State.
It was gathered that the victim had been in charge of the Zoological garden for over a decade, but was attacked by the lion when he was feeding them in their den.
A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that the management, staff, students and the entire campus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have been thrown into mourning following the unfortunate incident.
It stated that other members of staff who were at the scene of the incident did everything within their power to rescue their boss but the lion had already caused severe fatalities.
On hearing the sad news, the management team, led by the Vice Chancellor, abruptly ended an on going meeting for an on the spot assessment
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon BAMIRE, was informed, on arrival, by the Acting Director of the University Health and Medical Centre Dr. Tirimisiyu Olatunji, that all first aid and medical efforts to save the life of the victim proved abortive.
Saddened by this tragic event, the aggressive Lion has been euthanized.
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 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.”
Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon BAMIRE, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the incident.
