A man identified as Mohammed Faworaja, reportedly death while running away from a dog in Ilorin the capital of Kwara state.

It was gathered that the incident occurred around Asa Dam, the Warah-Osin area in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state on Thursday.

A source who spoke to the Punch on the condition of anonymity said: “The dog, a German shepherd, got loose and chased the deceased who hit his chest on an electric pole. He died of internal bleeding and the canned fish (Sardine) which he went to buy dropped and was seen beside the pole at the scene of the incident.

“He was a very friendly man and cannot be more than 33 years of age. He was the breadwinner of the family. The police are involved in the matter.

You need to hear the dad speak during one of the prayers organised for his repose. The father, having retired from service, handed everything over to him. The family is devastated.”

The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, who confirmed the incident said: “The owner of the dog has been arrested and the matter is being investigated”.