Police investigate death of man allegedly killed by lion at Accra Zoo
Date: Aug - 29 - 2022 , 07:24
Police investigate death of man allegedly killed by lion at Accra Zoo
The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was allegedly attacked by one of the lions at the Accra Zoo.
The Police in a statement said it was collaborating with the management of the Accra Zoo and Forestry Commission to investigate the death.
The victim who is yet to be identified was found dead in the lion enclosure of the zoo yesterday, August 28 2022.
The statement said "After the necessary forensic examination of the scene, the body was removed and has been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
"The police are working with the management of the zoo and the Forestry Commission to get to the bottom of this unfortunate incident".
Intruder
The CEO of the Forestry Commission, John Allotey in an earlier statement said officials of the Accra Zoo on a routine patrol at noon yesterday, noticed a middle-aged man had jumped the security fences and entered the lions’ enclosure of the Zoo.
He added that the motive of the intruder is yet to be determined.
The statement further disclosed that the intruder was attacked and injured by one of the lions, within the inner fencing of the enclosure and later died from his injuries.
The lion, lioness and two cubs remain secured in their enclosure at the zoo, the statement added.
PrevNext
Trending News In Ghana
15% COLA hits workers accounts
15% COLA hits workers accounts
Business News
NPA shuts down Atimpoku Shell filling station for selling petrol laced with water
NPA shuts down Atimpoku Shell filling station for selling petrol laced with water
General News
A scene from the play
German theatre production to tour Ghana
Life
Acting MUSIGA President, Bessa Simons (standing fourth from left), with resource persons and some MUSIGA members at the seminar
Musicians urged to use data effectively
Life
The La Kpa Wul?m?, Nii Yemo Obroni VII (right) dancing at the durbar
H?m?w? returns to La
Lifestyle
Kofi Yeboah
GJA to launch Media Awards 2022 on Wednesday
General News
Do your job or meet us in court - Occupy Ghana to A-G, Attorney General
Do your job or meet us in court - Occupy Ghana to A-G, Attorney General
General News
The current Black Starlets squad
Black Starlets: Whipping boys of our time
Sports News
Inaki Willliams
No regrets to play for Ghana - Williams
Sports News
Ambassador Ray Quarcoo
The Ray Quarcoo legacy lives on
Sports News
Thoughts and Truths: The True Reflections of Life & Living Itself
blogpay
Total Comments: 0