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Tragedy As Lion Kills Zookeeper In Obafemi Awolowo University

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A 9-year-old male lion on Monday killed a zookeeper while feeding the wild cats in their den at the Zoological garden of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

The victim, identified as Mr Olabode Olawuyi, who was a Veterinary Technologist, was said to have has been in charge of the Zoological garden for over a decade.

The Public Relations Officer 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.

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“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.”

Olarewaju said upon hearing the sad news, the management team, led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Adebayo Bamire, abruptly ended an ongoing 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.

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“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,” he added.

The varsity spokesman said the management had ordered a comprehensive investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the incident.

In February 2018, a 22-year-old woman was mauled to death by a lion at a private game lodge close to South Africa’s capital Pretoria.

The victim was attacked by the lioness near Hammanskraal, roughly 45 kilometres (30 miles) north of Pretoria around 0900 GMT.

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“When Netcare 911 paramedics arrived at the scene, bystanders had initiated (resuscitation). Tragically, the victim had sustained severe injuries and she died at the scene,” Nick Dollman, spokesman for the Netcare 911 ambulance service, said.

Also in August 2022, a South African conservationist was killed by lions he hand-reared, according to the family.

West Mathewson, 69, was walking two white lionesses when one of the animals attacked and killed him without warning.

The incident took place on the premises of the family-owned Lion Tree Top Lodge, in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province.

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Six Killed in Benue as Herdsmen Rampage Through Communities

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Six people have been confirmed dead after suspected herdsmen launched attacks on the Okpamaju community in Okete Ward and the Asa settlement in Ewulo Ward, both located in the Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.

Kennedy Angbo, the lawmaker representing Otukpo-Akpa in the Benue State House of Assembly, shared the devastating news with Channels Television, revealing that the attacks, which have spanned three days, have left several others injured, displaced, and forced entire communities to be abandoned.

Angbo emphasized that these continuous assaults have destabilized the region, disrupting public peace and even affecting academic activities at the Federal University of Health Sciences in Otukpo. Students at the institution are living in constant fear due to the ongoing threat of violence.

The Police Public Relations Officer for Benue State, Sewuese Anene, confirmed the deaths, stating that two individuals were killed in a violent clash on Wednesday. Anene attributed the conflict to alleged open grazing on farmland in Okpamaju, which had sparked tension among villagers. The situation escalated, leading to the tragic loss of life.

Benue State has struggled with herdsmen violence for over a decade. Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration has claimed to have made significant strides in addressing the issue. However, many villages remain vulnerable, as farmers continue to face violent attacks from armed herders, leaving communities living in constant danger.

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Tragedy strikes as IED explosion k!ll two, injures many Borno

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Two individuals tragically lost their lives after their vehicle detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Boko Haram terrorists. The explosion took place as they were traveling from Harang and Jibhuhwui villages in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State to the Garkida community in Adamawa State.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, also left other passengers severely injured. These survivors were promptly evacuated and are receiving medical treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Biu Town. The victims were en route to Garkida market when the explosion occurred.

In recent days, Boko Haram has launched attacks on remote communities near Sambisa Forest, looting foodstuffs and livestock without facing any resistance.

Local leaders have commended the efforts of Alhaji Mohammed Shawulu Yohanna, the North East Chairman and Commander of Hunters/Vigilantes in Hawul Local Government Area. Yohanna and his team have been effective in confronting the terrorists and handing them over to the military.

However, there are increasing calls from community leaders for stronger security measures to address the growing number of attacks in areas such as Chibok, Askira-Uba, Damboa, Hawul, and other parts of Borno South Senatorial District.

A source, speaking anonymously for security reasons, revealed that the IED was planted on the road during the night, and the vehicle from Harang and Jibhuhwui unknowingly ran over it. The blast led to two fatalities, while the injured are being treated in Biu Town.

Efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Kenneth Daso, for further details were unsuccessful at the time of writing.

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Police Inspector Murdered In Ondo, Corpse Burnt

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The mysterious death of a 50-year-old police inspector, Yusuf Suleiman Blessing, serving in the Irele Council Area of Ondo State, has sparked controversy.

Reports indicate that the inspector was burned to death by unknown assailants after being missing for over 24 hours.

The victim’s wife stated that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) contacted her, claiming her husband had drowned. However, his colleagues reportedly informed her that his remains would be transported to his community.

According to a family source, when the remains arrived at the family house, they were sealed inside a coffin.

Curiously, the family insisted on viewing the body, but the officers who delivered the remains refused and fled, abandoning both the coffin and their vehicle at the house.

Upon opening the coffin, the family discovered that the inspector’s body was burned, with a fractured skull — contradicting the initial claim of drowning.

The Ondo State Police Command spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation had begun to uncover the perpetrators.

“We have commenced an investigation into the matter. The remains of the deceased officer have been deposited in the mortuary, and an autopsy will be conducted,” Odunlami said.

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