The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has emphasized the need for pet owners to leash their pets.
According to him, the owner is liable for any damage caused by the pet.
Hundeyin was reacting to the death of a 36-year-old man after he was mauled by two straying german shepherds in Lagos state.
The spokesman who disclosed this on Twitter said the incident happened at about 11.30pm.
He wrote; ”A few days back at about 11:30pm, two German shepherds strayed into the street and mauled a 36 year old man.
“He later died in hospital. Case is ongoing. Leash your dogs!
” You are liable for any damage caused by your pets.”
