"Deadly Attack On Edo Zoo Is An Unfortunate Incident" - Minister Of Information, Lai Mohammed

Date: 26-09-2017 10:13 am (6 years ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
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Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has strongly condemned the attack on Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday, during which three policemen were killed and the Head of the Zoo, Dr. Andy Ehanire, was abducted by the attackers.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister described the attack on one of the country's foremost tourist destinations as a big blow to ongoing efforts to lift the tourism sector in the country.

''The success or failure of a tourism destination depends largely on a safe and secure environment. Incidences such as the attack on the Ogba Zoo and Nature Park therefore negate the concept of tourism as well as government's determination to develop our tourism industry as a tool for socio-economic development.

''The killing of the three policemen attached to the zoo to provide security for fun seekers, the abduction of the zoo boss and the trauma suffered by the visitors who witnessed the attack are saddening, condemnable and most unfortunate,''
he said.

Alhaji Mohammed said the government will step up security in all the tourist sites across the country in particular in order to prevent a recurrence, while urging the abductors of Dr Ehanire to quickly
release him unharmed.

He also sent his condolences to the families of the policemen who were killed in the attack, and prayed that God will grant repose to their souls.

Posted: at 26-09-2017 10:13 AM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- gogoman at 26-09-2017 10:29 AM (6 years ago)
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na wa ooo
Posted: at 26-09-2017 10:29 AM (6 years ago) | Grande Master
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- ruthie at 26-09-2017 10:42 AM (6 years ago)
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too bad...let the police fish out those hideous criminals
Posted: at 26-09-2017 10:42 AM (6 years ago) | Hero
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- Oworen25 at 26-09-2017 11:35 AM (6 years ago)
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I like to see all nigerians live happyly as one
Posted: at 26-09-2017 11:35 AM (6 years ago) | Hero
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- crocatum at 26-09-2017 01:47 PM (6 years ago)
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The Zoo is an important place, this is serious, it serves for animal conservation and appreciation to the animals as well as for employment.
Posted: at 26-09-2017 01:47 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- fineboy77 at 26-09-2017 05:47 PM (6 years ago)
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Too bad that,though i dont like to see liar mohammed talking about anything

Posted: at 26-09-2017 05:47 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- tegonwa at 26-09-2017 11:28 PM (6 years ago)
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So Unfortunate Indeed.Very Hopeless!Nawaa O!
Posted: at 26-09-2017 11:28 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- BournIdentity at 27-09-2017 01:18 AM (6 years ago)
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Roll Eyes Roll Eyes                                                                         
Posted: at 27-09-2017 01:18 AM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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