Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has blasted the attack on Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday, during which three policemen were murdered.
The Minister described the attack on one of the country’s foremost tourist destinations as a big blow to ongoing efforts to lift the tourism sector in the country.
”The success or failure of a tourism destination depends largely on a safe and secure environment.
“Incidences such as the attack on the Ogba Zoo and Nature Park therefore negate the concept of tourism as well as government’s determination to develop our tourism industry as a tool for socio-economic development.
”The killing of the three policemen attached to the zoo to provide security for fun seekers, the abduction of the zoo boss and the trauma suffered by the visitors who witnessed the attack are saddening, condemnable and most unfortunate,” he said.
Mohammed said the government will improve security in all the tourist sites across the country in order to prevent a recurrence.
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