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A lion at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Wildlife Park in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has killed its handler, Babaji Daule. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Reports indicate that Daule, a 35-year-old from Bauchi State, was fatally attacked by the lion at the Zoological Garden of the OOPL. According to Vanguard, the incident happened after Daule neglected to properly secure the locks and barricade of the lion’s enclosure before attempting to feed the animal.
The lion escaped and attacked Daule, inflicting fatal injuries to his neck. Despite efforts to control the situation, the handler died from his injuries.
The Chief Security Officer of OOPL reported the incident at around 7:40 a.m., and the lion was eventually shot to release its grip on the victim. Daule’s body was transported to the mortuary at the State Hospital in Ijaye, Abeokuta.
Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the tragic event, attributing it to negligence on the part of the handler.
