Malam Usman Maigadi, a 60-year-old fisherman, met his demise on Sunday at Yauri River, Kebbi State, after a vicious hippopotamus attack.
Maigadi, who is a security guard at the Emir of Yauri’s Orchard Farm, was fishing when he was suddenly attacked by the hippopotamus, possibly protecting its young.
Alhaji Abubakar Shu’aibu, Chairman of Yauri Local Government, announced that Maigadi’s burial was carried out in accordance with Islamic customs in Yauri, following a funeral prayer.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Governor Nasir Idris extended condolences to the Yauri Emirate and Maigadi’s family.
“I want the emirate and members of the deceased family to take heart and accept the will of the Almighty in good faith.
“I pray to Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus,” the governor said.
Meanwhile, animal attacks, though rare, can occur when humans inadvertently come into close contact with wildlife.
These incidents often happen when animals feel threatened or perceive a danger to their young or territory.
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