A Five-year-old identified as Moriana Maruf died after a dog attacked her in Adagbada, Apete, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The canine, owned by one Mrs Eunice Kolade, mauled the girl around 7:40 am on Sunday. She was initially taken to a local hospital and later referred to University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, where she passed away.
Mr Sunday, a resident, euthanised the dog after the incident.
An anonymous source revealed the gravity of the attack, saying that the deceased was mauled beyond recognition.
“The dog attacked the little girl beyond recognition. She was taken to a private hospital and was later referred to UCH. She did not survive it.”
When contacted on Wednesday, Adewale Osifeso, the Public Relations Officer of the state police command, said that the investigation was ongoing.