Dog Attack in Apete, Ibadan: Girl and Elderly Woman Severely InjuredIn the Adagbada Arola area of Apete, Ibadan, Oyo State, chaos ensued when a five-year-old girl named Moridiyat Rauf was attacked by a dog at the home of an elderly woman she visited regularly.
The dog, which had escaped its cage, bit off her hair and scalp.Moridiyat, believing the dog was secured, entered the house to play. Unbeknownst to Mrs. Esther (surname withheld), the dog had freed itself and attacked the girl.
Mrs. Esther tried to protect Moridiyat, but the dog then attacked her, biting off her tongue and causing severe facial injuries.Neighbors, as reported by the Nigerian Tribune, eventually subdued the dog and rescued Moridiyat after initially being too scared to approach.
Moridiyat’s brother revealed that their mother had left for the market at 7:30 am. He and another sibling were watching videos while Moridiyat played. Upon hearing the commotion from the neighbor’s house, he rushed over, realizing she had gone outside.
It was gathered that Moridiya was first rushed to the Health Centre at Ajibode area, from where she was promptly referred to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan for emergency medical attention. The dog owner was also taken to the same hospital for medical attention.
After the incident, Moridiya was first brought to the Health Centre in the Ajibode area.
Recognizing the need for advanced medical intervention, she was swiftly referred to the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan. The dog's owner was also admitted to the same hospital for treatment.
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