The Lion That Escaped From Zoo Yesterday Has Been Killed (See Photo)

A lion which escaped early Wednesday from a wild life park in Jos, Plateau State (Read HERE), has been killed.

An official of the Plateau State Ministry of Tourism, in charge of the park, Abdullahi Abe, revealed that the animal had been shot dead.

He said the body of the lion would be taken to the National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Jos south Local Government Area the state, for preservation.

Mr. Abe said the lion did not harm anyone as speculated. He did not give further details.