A 33 year old man, Mohammed Faworaja has met his untimely death in Ilorin, Kwara State capital while running away from a loose dog.
It was gathered that the incident occurred around Asa Dam, the Warah-Osin area in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state.
According to a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity, “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.
“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.”
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, when contacted, confirmed the incident.
He said, “The owner of the dog has been arrested and the matter is being investigated,” the police spokesman added.
