A photo of the Veterinary Technologist at the Zoological Garden of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Olabode Olawuyi, killed by a lion on Monday has emerged online.
Top Society reports that a cousin of the deceased, identified as Okunola Segun, shared Olawuyi’s photo via his Facebook page.
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Segun expressed sadness over the unnatural and unexpected death of Olawuyi, adding that Veterinary was a loyal family man and would be greatly missed.
Okunola Segun wrote:
“Oh no, I desperately hope it’s not true. My childhood friend and cousin went to be with the Lord in a most unnatural and unexpected way attacked by a lion inside OAU lle-Ife. He was a committed Redeemite, a loyal family man. Olabode Olawuyi, I am distressed for you my brother, your love to us was great. I will surely miss you.”
Earlier, the Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju, in a statement, said the unfortunate incident occurred on Monday, 19th February, 2024.
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Mr. Olawuyi was attacked by a 9-year-old male lion while he was carrying out his duties of feeding the animals within their enclosure at the Zoological garden.
Despite the valiant efforts of other staff members present at the scene, the attack proved fatal, resulting in severe injuries to Mr. Olawuyi.
While commiserating with Olawuyi’s family, the varsity spokesman said the management had ordered a comprehensive investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the incident.
