The Forestry Commission has assured the public that no lion has escaped from the Accra Zoo following speculations that one of the lions escaped from its enclosure.

The Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Mr. John Allotey stated the lion, the lioness and the two (2) cubs remain secured in their enclosure at the Zoo.

He however confirmed in a statement on Sunday (August 28, 2022) that a middle-aged man who intruded into the lions’ cage has died.

He explained, “Around 12:00 hours today 28th August 2022, officials of the Accra Zoo on a routine patrol, noticed a middle aged man (an intruder) had jumped the security fences and entered the lions enclosure of the Zoo. The motive of the intruder is yet to be determined.”

He added the intruder was attacked and injured by one of the lions, within the inner fencing of the enclosure and died from injuries he sustained and the body has been conveyed to the morgue.

“Accra Zoo authorities successfully coaxed the lions into a secure hold and invited the Achimota Police to convey the body and commence investigations. We wish to confirm that the lion, the lioness and the two (2) cubs remain secured in their enclosure at the Accra Zoo.

“The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and the Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission Hon. Benito Owusu Bio and John Allotey respectively, have visited the Zoo this afternoon to ensure all facilities remain secure” he added.