A Leonora, West Coast Demerara (WCD), man was on Thursday morning found dead, suspected to have been viciously attacked by several pit bulls owned by a prominent businesswoman in the area.
The yard from which the dogs escaped
The identity of the dead man is still unknown but Guyana Times understands that he was a destitute. Two men who were also injured following a similar attack are Ramanand Bhikam of Stewartville Housing Scheme, and Wilbert Adams of Cornelia Ida, both of WCD.
Based on reports, the now dead man was found at about 06:00h at Lot 190 Para Field, Leonora with several bite marks about his body.
The police were summoned and an investigation was launched.
Guyana Times understands that the brother of the businesswoman was taken into custody and is assisting with investigations. The woman, however, was reportedly hiding in the house.
Nevertheless, the two injured men were treated at the Leonora Cottage Hospital but only Bhikam was sent away. They have since given detailed statements to the Police about the attack.
Based on reports, Adams told detectives that he was heading to work when he was attacked by the animals.
He works at the Uitvlugt Sugar Estate and it was about 03:00h when the dogs attacked him. After being bitten, he managed to make his way to the hospital which in turn alerted ranks at the Leonora Police Station.
However, as Bhikam was heading home from work, he was also attacked by the dogs that were on the road. Both men claimed they did not see the other man lying in the trench. It was until police arrived at the scene that the man’s body was discovered.
Guyana Times was told that the dogs would normally get out of the yard and attack people and other animals. Only recently, they killed several sheep and cows in the area but it is the first time, they actually attacked humans.
When contacted, Commander D Division, Leslie James confirmed that one person is in police custody. According to James, they are looking for the owner of the dogs since she reportedly disappeared following the discovery of the man’s body. He also related that ranks also found that the yard in which the dogs were kept were “not secured”. (Bhisham Mohamed)
