Lagos state police command has arrested Adeyemi Abayomi, a resident of No 115, Itire Road, Surulere, for allegedly unleashing his dogs to attack police operatives.
The officers were at his house to invite him to their station on Tuesday, March 2. During the attack, the dogs bit the female Inspector, Atim Umoh.
Ademuyiwa Adejobi, the state police spokesperson, in a statement said the incident occurred on Tuesday, 2nd March, 2021 at about 11:30am when one madam Nneka Regina, of No 103, Lagos Street, Ebutte Meta, went to Surulere Division to complain against the criminal attitude of the suspect for illegally occupying her property at No 115 Itire Road, Surulere and threatens her life.
Adejobi said the police operatives attached to Surulere Division were sent to invite the suspect before he ordered his dogs to attack them.
The spokesperson added that the state Commissioner of Police, has ordered that the man be arrested and taken to State CID for investigation and prosecution, while his dogs be picked up by the police Dog Section (K-9) for further action.
He further ordered the police medical team of the command to monitor the treatment and health condition of the Inspector who is recuperating.
