The Jos Wildlife Park in Plateau State has successfully recaptured a hyena that had earlier escaped from the facility.
According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Plateau State Tourism Corporation, led by Chuwang Pwajok, the hyena was found alive after an intensive search and was immediately sedated and returned to its enclosure.
The park’s management confirmed the hyena’s safe return in the statement.
The statement read: “The Management of Plateau State Tourism Corporation would like to inform the general public that after relentless search and rescue efforts, the missing hyena has finally been found, tranquilised, captured and safely returned to its enclosure.
“We deeply appreciate the general public for remaining calm and cooperative. This greatly assisted in the search and rescue of the animal. Thank you.”
Earlier, SaharaReporters had reported the hyena’s escape from the Jos Wildlife Park, which sparked anxiety and fear among residents of Dong Community in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State.
The park authorities have also dismissed claims that the hyena’s escape was due to neglect or starvation, setting the record straight on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The management of Jos Wildlife Park attributed the recent challenges to years of neglect, but assured that the issues are being addressed and are gradually disappearing, paving the way for the park’s revitalization and improved operations.
