The police in Lagos said they are investigation the circumstances surrounding the death of a security guard who was allegedly mauled to death by three dogs at Pinnock Estate, Ilasan, Lekki.
The three Mastiff breeds reportedly attacked the unidentified security guard on Monday night after being left unchained by their owner who is now under arrest alongside his pets. The video of the dogs sniffing the lifeless body of the guard circulated online and some social media users called for thorough investigation by police. According to a user the there was no sign of dog bites on the body of the deceased nor blood at the scene of the incident.
Lagos State police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, said in statement Wednesday.
“Following the unfortunate mauling of a security guard to death by three dogs in Pinnock Estate, Ilasan, Lekki, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the Lagos State Police Command has arrested the owner of the dogs, Salisu Mustapha, and confiscated the dogs pending the outcome of discreet investigations that have since commenced.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, psc+, mnips, assures residents of the estate and the entire people of Lagos State that the ongoing investigations will be brought to a conclusive end, and justice will be served as appropriate.”
Speaking on the claim by an X user that the dogs didn’t maul the man he added: “Well, I do not want to post gory pictures of the bloodied bite marks and tears on the victim’s body from head to toe.
“In any case, the investigation is ongoing.”
