Malam Usman Maigadi, a guard at Orchard Farm owned by the Emir of Yauri, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi, has been killed by a mom hippopotamus, the Information Company of Nigeria, studies.
NAN gathered that the animal might have perceived the deceased as coming to hurt its child, therefore the assault in self- defence.
Maiyaki, who was 60 years of age, was attacked yesterday by the animal whereas fishing in Yauri River at Tillo Village in Yauri Native Authorities of the state.
“Maigadi has been buried, in accordance Islamic rites in Yauri, after a funeral prayer,” in response to the Chairman of the Native Authorities, Alhaji Abubakar Shu’aibu.
Additionally, Governor Nasir Idris, in an announcement by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, condoled with Yauri Emirate and the household of the deceased.
Idris urged the emirate and members of the deceased household to take coronary heart and settle for the desire of the Almighty in good religion.
The governor prayed to Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. (NAN)
