Dogs kill Nigerian woman to death in Italy

A 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Patricia Masithela, tragically died after being attacked by a pack of starving dogs in Latina, Italy.

The incident took place late on a Monday night while Patricia was visiting a male acquaintance at his vacant villa in the Lazio region. According to reports, she was unaware that he was not home.

Her screams alerted nearby residents to the brutal attack. When authorities arrived, Patricia was found badly injured, lying in a pool of blood with severe wounds.

To help emergency responders reach her, police shot two of the dogs, while the rest fled.

Despite quick medical attention, Patricia, a mother to a five-year-old daughter, died from the extensive bite wounds and blood loss. I

nvestigations are underway to understand how the dogs ended up in the area, with the incident sparking concerns over public safety and the presence of stray animals.

Local residents are calling for stronger measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.