Dogs kill 5 months old baby, injure mother in Osun

On Wednesday, two German shepherds reportedly jumped out of a building, attacked a nursing mother and grabbed a baby strapped to her back.

The incident happened around 3 pm at Halleluyah Area of Ido-Osun, Osun State.

An eyewitness account reported, “As the dogs attacked the nursing mother and seized her baby, the woman who attempted to rescue the baby was also attacked and injured by the dogs.

“We all watched helplessly. The dogs, we were told, jumped out of a building that is not currently inhabited by anyone and seized the baby said to be about five months strapped to the back by the mother, and battered her.

“As the dogs battered the baby, the mother tried to save her, but she could not. After killing the baby, the dogs attacked the mother, inflicting bodily injuries on her. Some residents later used sticks to chase away the dogs and rescue the mother. She was rushed to a hospital here in Osogbo.

“The house where the dogs came out from is not inhabited, but residents know those that used to visit the place. They have been calling their mobile numbers, but their lines have been switched off. The tension is presently high in that neighbourhood. We reported the matter at Estate Police Station in Osogbo,” the eyewitness said

When contacted, Osun State Police Command Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident, saying operatives had launched a manhunt for the owners of the dogs.

She said, “Police are aware of the incident. We are already looking for the owners of the dogs. We will ensure that justice is served.”