Lion Kills 35-year-old Handler at OOPL
A 35-year old trained Zoo handler at the Olusegun Obasanjo presidential library,OOPL, Zoological Park, Abeokuta ,Babaji Daule has been killed by a male lion .
Confirming the incident,the Police Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola noted that the incident which occurred , was reported at the Area Command Metro by the Chief Security Officer of OOPL.
Miss Odutola explained that the lion handler carelessly neglected to secure the locks and barricade of the lion’s enclosure before approaching the cage to feed the animal,which led to his death.
She revealed that the situation was brought under control when other zookeepers intervened, shooting the wild animal to release its grip on the handler, saying investigation had been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The management of the park however commiserated with the family of the deceased,assuring the public that the park was committed to the highest standard of safety and protection both for visiting members of the public, wildlife staff and for the wildlife itself.
