Tigers owned by Nana Bediako are well secured – Wildlife Division

The two tigers owned by Nana Kwame Bediako pose no threat to residents in the area, according to the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission.

Luri Kanton, the Director of Operations at the Wildlife Division, after visiting the residence of Mr Bediako at Osu on Friday, said the tigers are in a secured facility.

Speaking to the media, he added that the felines are also well taken care of.

“We have made the visit to look at the tigers to look at their conditions, the cage they are put in and then we want to assure the general public that the tigers are well secured in this cage and our investigation also reveals that so far, their welfare too is being catered for.”

According to him, the tigers would remain at the current site until the Wildlife Division finds appropriate facility so they are relocated.

“We want to assure the general public that we are satisfied with the conditions under which they are living here. The next step will see the animals out of this place, but until then, we are still making investigations.”

His comment goes to allay the fear of residents who felt unsafe due to the presence of the wild animals.

Their complaints reached the Police Service who then entreated the Wildlife Division to assess the situation and take the necessary steps.

Per the accounts of Mr Kanton, the Wildlife Division is satisfied with the treatment the tigers are receiving from their owner, Nana Kwame Bediako.

Before the visit, Mr Bediako stated that his tigers will not cause any harm to residents in the neighbourhood.

According to the businessman, he seeks to boost tourism in the country.

“So yes, I really consider the danger side. But I am not here to harm people and I am not here to encourage people should have tigers to harm people. I am here because I want to boost our tourism, I want to add value to our country.

“I have invested in these animals and it cost me well over a hundred thousand to be able to get them to this level. And we are willing to invest more until they are safe until people can visit them, and people can be a part of them.”

Source: The Independent Ghana