A tragic incident unfolded this morning in Ughelli, Delta State, as a two-year-old child was severely mauled by a dog owned by the father’s employer.
The shocking attack occurred at the employer’s residence, leaving the child with life-threatening injuries.
According to eyewitness accounts, the dog suddenly turned aggressive and pounced on the child while the father was at work on the premises. Despite desperate efforts to stop the attack, the animal inflicted serious injuries before it could be restrained.
The distraught parents, still in shock, described the incident as a nightmare. “I heard my child’s scream and ran out, only to see the dog attacking him. We couldn’t do much before it was too late,” the father tearfully recounted.
The child has since been rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical professionals are working tirelessly to stabilize the condition. The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and the responsibility of the dog’s owner.
This devastating event has left the community in mourning, as people offer prayers for the swift recovery of the injured child.
