Lion kills zookeeper in Kaduna state.

A zookeeper has died after a lion mauled him in a park in northern Nigeria.

The lion broke out of its cage in the popular Gamji Gate amusement park in Kaduna city, injuring Mustapha Adam in the neck.

Mr Adam was admitted to hospital, where he died of his wounds in the early hours of today (Wednesday).

Authorities say the lion was lured back into its cage after the attack.