A 30-year-old man in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, lost his life after he had an encounter with a dog.
The victim, Engr Mohammed Faworaja, had his life shortened due to a German Dog.
He was said to be on an errand last weekend around the Asa Dam Warah/Osin area of Kwara State capital and was ferociously chased by the Dog.
While running to escape from the Dog, he was said to have heavily hit his chest on an electric pole and violently fell.
People who witnessed the tragic incident immediately chased the attacking Dog away and rushed him to the nearby private hospital.
However, he was confirmed dead of internal bleeding immediately after he was brought to the hospital.
A source who craved anonymity said, “The Dog, a German shepherd, got loose and chased the deceased, who hit his chest on an electric pole. He died of internal bleeding, and the sardine he went to buy was seen beside the pole.
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“He’s a very friendly man and cannot be more than 33 years of age and was the breadwinner of the family. But the police have been involved in the matter.
“You need to hear the dad speak during one of the prayers organised for him, having retired and handling everything to him. The family is really devastated”, the source added.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ajayi Okasanmi (SP), confirmed the incident.
“The owner of the dog has been arrested, and the matter is being investigated”, the police spokesman added.
