Policemen Shot A Dog That Prevented Them From Entering A Compound (Graphic Pics)

According to eyewitnesses, the police officers “invaded” no. 6, Samson Ogunleye street, Omi Agagu, Olufoam Area in Akure, at about 7am today, June 24. The dogs guarding the compound refused to let them in, so an officer allegedly opened fire on one of the dogs.

The dog is now in critical condition. In photos shared online, the dog is seen bleeding profusely with its organs hanging outside its body.

Some yet to be identified @PoliceNG men invaded No. 6, Samson Ogunleye street, Omi Agagu, Olufoam Area in Akure this morning and attempted to break into the house but were confronted by dogs, they shot one of the dogs and ran away. An eye witness said they came in a police van.

https://mobile.twitter.com/YemieFASH/status/1275699073060950017/photo/1

The police have reacted on Twitter by stating that an investigation has been initiated.

Your complaint is hereby acknowledged and investigation has been initiated. Your tracking number is #CRU200696 Thank you for contacting NPF-CRU.

https://mobile.twitter.com/PoliceNG_CRU/status/1275709292470046720?p=v

Below are more tweets narrating the incident with graphic photos.