Owner arrested as dogs attack telecoms technician during installation work in Benin City

A telecommunications technician, Ajani Taiwo, has been reportedly hospitalised after three dogs attacked him while carrying out an installation job in Okhoro area of Benin City, the Edo State.

Reports noted that the incident occurred on Thursday, when Mr Taiwo visited a site behind a police division to install MTN network equipment.

The victim, who was said to be residing on Adesagbon Street, off Okhoro Road, Egor Local Government Area, was reportedly attacked shortly after the site’s power handler opened the entrance.

Sources said that the technician contacted the person responsible for the site’s power supply at about 3 p.m. to gain access to the facility.

However, shortly after the entrance was opened, three dogs reportedly charged at Mr Taiwo and attacked him before their owner, identified as Ughanlunen Sandra, intervened.

His cries for help reportedly attracted neighbours, who joined efforts to rescue him from the animals.

He was said to have been subsequently taken to a nearby hospital, where he received emergency treatment for injuries, including a wound to his head.

Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the police command in Edo, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said the dog owner was arrested following a formal complaint by the victim.

“As the door was opened, about three dogs attacked him before the owner, Ughanlunen Sandra, arrived at the scene,” Me Ukoedem said.

The police spokesperson said the victim sustained a head injury, adding that investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack had commenced.

She cautioned dog owners and breeders to exercise adequate control and supervision over their animals to prevent attacks and protect members of the public.

(NAN)