A python, a crocodile, and other wild animals discovered in the residence of the former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, have been evacuated to the Kano Zoo following a wave of panic in surrounding communities.
Confirming the development, the Managing Director of Kano Zoo, Sadik Kura Muhammad, said the python, which had escaped from Idris’ home, was recovered and transferred to the zoo’s custody along with other animals.
The python’s escape triggered fear across Daneji and neighbouring areas, including Mandawari, Kabara, and Soron Dinki, with residents reporting sleepless nights until the animal was captured and removed.
Speaking on a local Kano radio station, Muhammad disclosed that Idris willingly handed over the animals to the authorities after the public uproar.
“There is a law called the Wild Animal Law, which permits individuals to keep certain wild animals in their homes. These may include endangered and non-endangered species,” he said.
He explained that although Idris had a valid licence to keep the animals, the zoo intervened due to public safety concerns.
“When I heard about the situation, I verified that he had a license and that the lion was still a cub, posing no harm. But once such animals reach a certain age, they must be transferred to the zoo,” Muhammad noted.
He added that the law governing the keeping of wild animals stipulates the need for a licence, proper housing, and care, and that endangered species such as parrots and vultures are to be kept strictly in zoos to aid conservation efforts.
“That’s why the license must be renewed annually to ensure safety. Before any animal becomes potentially harmful, it should already be in our custody,” he added.
The zoo director said his visit to the ex-AGF’s residence confirmed that none of the animals had become dangerous, but that they were retrieved after neighbours raised concerns.
“We collected them, and they are now safely housed in Kano Zoo. We conducted the evacuation at night, so there is no cause for alarm,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has confirmed that an investigation is ongoing and that Ahmed Idris has been invited for questioning.
Idris, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, was previously arrested in 2022 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly diverting N109.5 billion in public funds.
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