Nigerian Woman Based In Italy Mauled To Death By Dogs – [Photo]

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

The incident took place late Monday night while Patricia was visiting a male acquaintance at his abandoned villa in the Lazio region, as reported by Mirror UK.

Her cries for help echoed through the night, alerting nearby residents to the brutal assault.

Having recently relocated to Lazio from Nigeria, Patricia arrived at the villa unaware that her friend was not present.

She was found critically injured, lying in a pool of blood with severe wounds covering her body following the attack.

Authorities intervened by shooting two of the dogs to allow emergency personnel to reach the scene, while the remaining dogs fled in response to the gunfire.

Emergency medical teams provided immediate care and transported Patricia to Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, but despite their best efforts, she succumbed to her critical injuries and significant blood loss.

Patricia, a devoted mother to a five-year-old daughter, has left her family and friends in profound sorrow, according to Mirror UK.

Investigations into the incident are currently underway as local authorities seek to understand how the reportedly starving dogs ended up in the area.

This tragic event has ignited conversations about stray animals and public safety, prompting local residents to advocate for stricter measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.