The police in Lagos have begun an investigation into the death of a 36-year-old man allegedly mauled by two dogs belonging to a church in Lagos.
The Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO) of Lagos Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Lagos on Sunday, stating that the younger brother of the victim reported the incident to the police in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos.
He said that at about 11.30 p.m., his elder brother was coming home and two ‘German dogs’ came out from the church premises and pounced on him.
“The man said the dogs gave his elder brother several bites all over his body. The police immediately visited the scene of the incident with detectives led by the Divisional Crime Officer.
“On arrival, the dogs were not seen. The victim was said to have been rushed to Orile Agege General Hospital for treatment by the family.
“On getting to the hospital, it was discovered that the victim has given up the ghost. Family forcefully removed the corpse for burial according to Muslim rites,” he said.
The PPRO, therefore, advised members of the public to always cage and vaccinate their dogs.
“You are liable for any damage caused by your pets,” he warned.
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