A lion He killed his keeper this Saturday in a zoo in Ogun state, in the southwest of Nigeriaafter he approached his cage, which was not properly closed, to feed himThe state police reported this Sunday.
The animal, which escaped and lunged at its keeper, causing fatal injuries to its neck, was shot down by zoo staff to try to save the man.
“The lion trainer neglected to secure the locks before approaching the cage to feed the animal. This negligence allowed the lion to escape and attack him.”explained the spokesperson for the Ogun Police, Omolola Odutola, in a statement reported by local media.
The incident occurred on Saturday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Nature Park, a zoo owned by the former Nigerian president’s foundation.
According to the OOPL version, the keeper of this male lion, Babaji Daule, 35, was negligent.
“It is important to note that this activity does not fit at all with the park’s usual feeding routine. “Investigations have begun and the matter has been reported to the Police for investigation.”the zoo stressed.
“Feeling comfortable with the animal, he left the protection door open and proceeded to feed it. The lion mauled him and he died instantly,” according to the zoo statement.