A DOG BURIED IN A GRAND STYLE IN LAGOS

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This report is hilarious. No offense to dog lovers. But
according to a report by Sunnewsonline , a dog that died last
week got Service of songs, condolence register, seven-gun
salute for animals, and an Army Band that played at its
funeral.
Find the report below…
Last Saturday, November 29, Oshifila Street, Computer
Village, Ikeja, Lagos State, was agog, as a dead dog, a
male Alsatian, popularly known as Dr. Papilo in its
lifetime, was given a befitting burial by its owner. A day
before the burial, a service of songs was held for the dog
at Cannan Hotel, Ikeja.
At the burial, there was plenty to eat and drink, just as
guests were thoroughly entertained by the Nigerian Army
Band. A detachment of mobile policemen at the event also
gave the deceased dog a seven-gun salute.
Many sympathisers and guests showered accolades on
the dog, paying glowing tributes to the animal in the
condolence register.
Dog-owners, military personnel, police officers, veterinary
doctors and many others thronged the venue of the
ceremony, which commenced at 11am that Saturday.
Many passers-by abandoned their initial plans and made
a detour to Oshifila Street to witness the unbelievable
funeral.
The street and many parts of Ikeja, the capital of Lagos,
came to a standstill for some hours. Many could not
believe that it was a dog that was being buried. But the
owner insisted that Papilo was more than a dog,
describing the canine, as a special breed.
Immediately after its death, a condolence register was
opened for the dog in front of Cannan Hotel, where Papilo
has served, as a security guard for 10 years.
Some of the tributes in the condolence register read:
Papilo, you were great, You will remain forever in our
memory, We miss you Papilo, Sleep well, What a brave
dog!
The owner of the dog, Prince Keneth Edet Ani, who serves
with the Nigerian Army in Ikeja, told the reporter that his
affection for his late dog was unconditional.
Papilo’s remains were interred in a four-feet grave and
decorated with roses. The grave is beside the hotel where
the dog served till its demise.
Ani described the dog, as his business partner, first child
and a friend that travelled with him across the country. He
said the dog was an intelligent soldier and a security
expert that fought a good fight before its departure. He
said he could not reward the dog enough for all it did for
him in securing his business and protecting his family for
years.
Source: The Sun

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