A tragic incident has occurred at a Nigerian university, where a zookeeper was killed by a lion.
The zookeeper, who had been working at the university for nine years, was a veterinarian technologist responsible for taking care of the lions on the campus.
The University authorities have expressed their shock and sadness at the loss of their dedicated staff member. The incident serves as a reminder of the inherent risks and dangers involved in working closely with wild animals, even in a controlled environment like a zoo.
The university’s management has promised to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack and to review their safety protocols to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
The incident is a sobering reminder of the inherent risks involved in working with wild animals, even within the confines of a zoo or wildlife park. Our thoughts are with the family and colleagues of the deceased as they come to terms with this tragic loss.
