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Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, is the largest city in Nigeria and the third in Africa after Cairo and Johannesburg. The city which lies in the south-western part of Nigeria is known for its rich and fascinating cultures, lifestyle, history and spellbinding tourist destinations

One of the most visited tourist destinations in Ibadan is the University of Ibadan zoological garden which proudly houses different animals ranging from lions to rabbits. It is a popular custom of many families living in Ibadan to visit the zoo during festive periods to hang out and have fun as well.

So, on a fateful (later bloody) day in the Easter season of the year 1991, visitors stormed the U.I zoo as usual to enjoy the serene environment of the enclosure and have fun seeing different animals they have only seen on screens. Of all the animals in the the zoo.

a man, a bold and daring prophet by the name Daniel Abodurin [/b]who wanted to show people the ‘[b]work of God of Daniel‘ by walking into the lions’ cage to touch them like Daniel did in the bible without getting mauled. Prophet Abodurin’s intention was to recreate the biblical story of a young man named Daniel who out of envy was thrown to some lions that turned out to have been mysteriously tamed. The biblical story has it that God sent down some angels to shut the mouths of the lions.

The determined Prophet Daniel Abodurin walked up to some staff of the zoo and pleaded to gain entry into the lions’ cage. No one in his or her right senses will give ears to this kind of plea, so the prophet was turned down. But after much disturbance and persuasion, the prophet’s insane wish was granted.

Another account has it that Prophet Abodurin sneaked into the lions’ cage. Sneaking or no sneaking, he eventually found his way into the cage. Many people present at the scene could not believe what their eyes were seeing, and realizing it was not a dream, they prepared their mind for the worst result. Prophet Daniel Abodurin was clothed in a red robe and under his armpit was a big bible. As he entered the cage, he began reciting bible verses and speaking in tongues and calling unto the ‘God of Daniel’ to perform wonders.

It was gathered that he was shouting jah, jah, jah which was believed to be a shortened form of Jehovah. At first, the lions retreated to a corner of their cage. Unknown to the to-be African version of Daniel, retreating is the first thing lions do when they see something unusual in their territory and later they get rid of it. Prophet Abodurin thought his faith was really working. He moved nearer to the lions and kept chanting bible verses, then in a flash, the lions pounced on the bemused, confused and horrified prophet. A cold stream of shock ran down the spines of the terrified onlookers. Prophet Daniel Abodurin battled for his dear life but his strength was no match for that of the hefty lions, and in a moment, he was torn into pieces and devoured. His bloody red robe laid in shreds and his bible which he had flung away at the beginning of the attack was covered in dust. Stampede ensued in the zoo as people took to their heels after seeing such a horrible sight they will never forget in their lives.

The prophet’s remains were collected and later buried. That was how Prophet Daniel Abodurin met his fate but not in fate...

I remember mum narrated this story to me that it happened when I was still being backed as a baby. She said an evening radio station broadcasted and we keep on hearing the story as we grow up.

If we were in more prevailing technology time as at the moment, we would have had the video circulated to see.

The said prophet obviously outdid himself. His church would av been second to non in the world by now.

meedoLock:
I remember mum narrated this story to me that it happened when I was still being backed as a baby. She said an evening radio station broadcasted and we keep on hearing the story as we grow up.

If we were in more prevailing technology time as at the moment, we would have had the video circulated to see.

The said prophet obviously outdid himself. His church would av been second to non in the world by now.

I swr bro
Would have been the biggest religious revolution

Daniel of our time

He obviously didn't read the part of the bible that said do not tempt the Lord

If the silly man succeeded, today he would be the GO of a mega-church.

Religious dogmatism

Snitch24:

I swr bro
Would have been the biggest religious revolution

It won't.

People suffer 50 first date syndrome.

Probably it's an evil spirit that ministered to him just as the one that ministered to a supposed prophet many centuries ago, that give birth to radicalism

thesicilian:
He obviously didn't read the part of the bible that said do not tempt the Lord

Lol, u are right....unfortunately for him, he did that on a wild carnivorous animal. So no going back to retrace his steps.

Jokerman:
Probably it's an evil spirit that ministered to him just as the one that ministered to a supposed prophet many centuries ago, that give birth to radicalism

But thesame evil spirit left him to be devoured

He should have started by turning water to wine first now, that's less risky.

meedoLock:


But thesame evil spirit left him to be devoured

Hence, evil spirit 😬

Dtruthspeaker:


It won't.

People suffer 50 first date syndrome.

Alot of other pastors would have route for him and probably join his ministry

Snitch24:

Alot of other pastors would have route for him and probably join his ministry

Ha! Nigerians support another? Almost impossible

thesicilian:
He obviously didn't read the part of the bible that said do not tempt the Lord

yea, in d case of Daniel in d bible, he did not enter d den by himself, they threw him.in and God delivered him .

Do not tempt d lord your God, foolish man,

Do not tempt d lord your God, foolish man that calls himself prophet