Looting of COVID-19 palliatives meant for zoos killed OAU zookeeper


In a press statement on Thursday, the former President of the Nigerian Association of Zoological Gardens and Wildlife Parks, Francis Abioye, has called for an investigation into the alleged looting of COVID-19 palliatives intended for zoos in Nigeria.

Abioye claims that the neglect of the Zoological Gardens and Wildlife Parks has led to constant attacks on zookeepers by wild animals, resulting in the death of three zookeepers in the past four years.

He argues that the lack of safety tools and necessary funds for zoo rehabilitation is to blame for these tragic incidents. Abioye urges President Bola Tinubu to take action and ensure that justice is served for the victims and their families. He also calls for the importation of safety equipment, such as dart guns, to enhance the safety of zookeepers.

Abioye believes that the looting of funds intended for the development of zoos is worsening an already distressed industry and highlights the importance of valuing and supporting the nation's conservation heroes.

The looting of palliatives meant for zoos killed a zookeeper at Nigeria's Obafemi Awolowo University, not a lion, according to the former President of the Association of Zoological Gardens.

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https://spectatorsng.com/looting-of-covid-19-palliatives-meant-for-zoos-killed-oau-zookeeper/

No explanation of how the looting palliatives killed the zookeeper.

Was he killed by looters?

Was he killed by poisonous palliatives?

I don't understand