The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Adeyemi Adebayo for allegedly unleashing his dogs on police officers, and causing injuries on one of the policemen in Surulere area of the state.
Penpushing reports that, the Command Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi made this known, adding that the suspect unleashed his dogs to attack the officers who were invited by the houseowner following complaints of his illegal occupancy.
The police spokesman said a female officer, Atim Umoh was injured in the process and is being treated in a hospital, stating that having released the dogs, the suspect ordered the dogs to bite the woman inspector.
“Adeyemi Abayomi, m, of No 115, Itire Road, Surulere, unleashed his dogs to attack police operatives on invitation in his compound where the gods were released and ordered to bite woman inspector Atim Umoh and caused her bodily injuries’.
“The incident occurred on Tuesday, 2nd March, 2021 at about 1130am when one Madam Nneka Regina, f, of No 103, Lagos Street, Ebutte Meta, went to Surulere Division to complain against the criminal attitude of the suspect for illegally occupying her property at No 115 Itire Road, Surulere and threats to life. The police operatives attached to Surulere Division were sent to invite the suspect before he ordered his dogs to attack them,” the police said.
The Command Public Relations Officer said the police medical team would monitor the treatment and health condition of the female officer who is undergoing treatment.
Penpushing further reports that, Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, while reacting to the incident said the Command would not tolerate attacks on its officers by individuals and groups while discharging their legitimate duties.
The police boss directed that the dogs of the suspect be picked up by the Police Dog Section (K-9) for further action, while the suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for investigation, and prosecution.
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