Another OAU Staff Injured by Lion, NANTSU Shares Details
The injured staff member's identity and condition have not been disclosed. The incident follows the recent death of Olabode Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist who was fatally attacked by a lion at the OAU zoological garden. Olawuyi's death has been mourned by the entire OAU community.
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The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has refrained from commenting on the circumstances surrounding the death of one of its staff, Olabode Olawuyi. However, the chairman of the non-teaching staff, Wole Odewumi, revealed that another staff member was injured by a lion.
Odewumi declined to provide specific details regarding the incident but indicated that it occurred while the staff member was feeding the wild cats at the zoological garden. Despite the lack of details, reports suggest that the tragic event took place during a feeding session.
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The injured staff member's identity and condition have not been disclosed. The incident follows the recent death of Olabode Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist who was fatally attacked by a lion at the OAU zoological garden. Olawuyi's death has been mourned by the entire OAU community.
The university has yet to release an official statement regarding the recent incident. However, the National Association of Non-Teaching Staff of Universities (NANTSU) has expressed concern over the safety of staff members working at the zoological garden. The association called for improved safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The tragic event has highlighted the risks associated with working in close proximity to wild animals and has prompted calls for increased vigilance and safety protocols at the OAU zoological garden.
