Three dogs have attacked a telecommunications technician, Ajani Taiwo, while carrying out an installation of MTN network equipment at a site behind a police division in the Okhoro area of Benin City, Edo State capital.
Penpushing reports that sources disclosed that the incident occurred on Thursday, adding that the victim a resident of Adesagbon Street, off Okhoro Road, Egor Local Government Area, was reportedly attacked shortly after the site’s power handler opened the entrance.
The sources said that the technician said to have been hospitalized as at the time of filing this report contacted the person responsible for the site’s power supply at about 3 p.m. to gain access to the facility.
Penpushing further reports that the sources disclosed that shortly after the entrance was opened, three dogs reportedly charged at the technician and attacked him before their owner, identified as Ughanlunen Sandra, intervened.
The cries for help by the victim attracted neighbours, who joined efforts to rescue him from the dogs, and was subsequently rushed to the nearby hospital where he received emergency treatment for injuries, including a wound to his head.
Penpushing also reports that Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident explaining that the dog owner was arrested following a formal complaint by the victim.
The police spokesperson affirmed that the victim sustained a head injury, adding that an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack had commenced, however, cautioned dog owners and breeders to exercise adequate control and supervision over their animals to prevent attacks and protect members of the public.
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