Police Arrest Dog Owner in Lagos After Estate Security Guard Allegedly Killed by Pets

The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended the owner of dogs suspected to have killed a security guard at Pinnock Estate in Lagos State.

Chronicles Reporters gathered that on Monday night, the dog owner allegedly neglected to securely lock the dogs’ cages, leading to their escape and fatal attack on the estate security guard. The dogs reportedly overpowered the guard, resulting in his death.

A video circulating on X showed the dogs near the guard’s body after the incident. User Basito shared on Tuesday, “Pinnock Estate last night: A resident didn’t secure his dogs properly, they escaped and mauled an estate security man to death.”

Reacting to the incident, Lagos Police Command Spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest of the dog owner on Tuesday night, stating, “The dog owner has been arrested and is in our custody.”

The tragic event has stirred varied reactions online, with some urging the police to verify the dogs’ involvement in the guard’s death. A user named Chukwuebuka commented, “I’m not sure those dogs killed him. If a dog kills, the body is usually dismembered. This looks more like a hit-and-run.”

Another user, Debunker, called for the release of any available CCTV footage to clarify the events. “Please play any CCTV footage to confirm that the man was truly attacked by a dog. The dogs in that video looked more curious than aggressive, and there’s no visible external tissue damage. Was the dog itself detained for further investigation?”

A heated debate followed in the comments. Echo-Oscar-Oscar questioned, “Were you there? Dogs can go for the neck with a single fatal bite; it doesn’t always involve a violent tearing attack. And you’re drawing all these conclusions from one video?”

Meanwhile, Oyin insisted on harsh measures: “The dogs should be put down. Any animal that has killed a human should not be spared. The owner must face jail time without any chance to bribe his way out.”

The police assured the public that a thorough investigation would be conducted to establish the exact cause of the security guard’s death.

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