Dog chases man to death in Kwara

Mohammed Faworaja, a guy, died tragically while fleeing a dog in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.

According to information obtained by Newsmen on Thursday, the event took place at Asa Dam in the Warah-Osin neighborhood of the state’s Ilorin West Local Government Area.

A source who spoke on condition of 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 canned fish (Sardine) which he went to buy dropped and was seen beside the pole at the scene of the incident.

“He was a very friendly man and cannot be more than 33 years of age. He was the breadwinner of the family. The police are involved in the matter.

“You need to hear the dad speak during one of the prayers organised for his repose. The father, having retired from service, handed everything over to him. The family is devastated.”

Contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the incident.

“The owner of the dog has been arrested and the matter is being investigated,” the police spokesman added.