Man killed by lion at Accra Zoo in an alleged attempt to steal cub

A middle-aged man, believed to be in his thirties, has been killed by a lion at the Accra Zoo.

The man was spotted in the enclosure that has a lion, lioness and two cubs moments before the deadly attack.

The zoo authorities later coaxed the lions into a corner and the body of the man was retrieved.

Police are investigating the motive of the middle-aged man. The man was allegedly attempting to steal a cub, according to local MyJoyOnline news website.

Authorities have ascertained that no lions escaped during the incident, urging the public to remain calm.