Olabode Olawuyi, a staff member at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, reportedly lost his life in an unfortunate incident involving a 9-year-old lion at the university’s zoological park.
Abiodun Olarewaju, the University’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the tragic occurrence, stating that Olawuyi, a Veterinary Technologist with over a decade of experience, was attacked while feeding the lions in their enclosure on Monday.
Despite efforts by other staff members to rescue him, the lion’s aggression resulted in fatal injuries.
The university management has extended condolences to the deceased’s family, and an investigation into the incident has been ordered by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire.
