In Kano Zoological Gardens, a gorilla has been accused of swallowing a huge sum of money which amounts to N6.8, according to BBC Pidgin
A finance officer in the zoo claimed the gorilla sneaked into their office and escaped with the money before swallowing it.
Umar Kobo who is the managing director of the zoo, confirmed that the money is missing and the issue on how it disappeared is being investigated.
“The issue is under investigations for now and I don’t want to say anything on the matter, many journalists have come to meet me but I don’t want to talk anything. What I can confirm is that money is missing,” he told the BBC Pidgin.
This incident was said to have happened during Salah celebrations.
Abdullahi Haruna, the police spokesman in Kano has however said that those on duty when the money went missing and 10 other persons have been arrested.
“Yes, it is true that money from five days of Sallah festivities is missing from the Kano zoo,” he reportedly said, adding: “As at now, we have arrested 10 members of staff of the zoo including the security man and those working in the finance unit.