Nigerian woman dies after starving dogs pounced on her in Italy

Patricia, who had relocated to Lazio from Nigeria, had reportedly gone to the house unaware that her friend was not at home.

After being attacked, Patricia was discovered critically injured, lying in a pool of blood with deep wounds across her body.

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Police intervened by shooting two of the dogs to allow emergency services to reach the scene. The rest of the pack fled after the gunfire.

Medics provided immediate emergency treatment and rushed her to Santa Maria Goretti Hospital.

Despite their efforts, Patricia succumbed to the severe bite wounds and excessive blood loss.

Patricia, a devoted mother to a five-year-old daughter, has left her family and friends in unimaginable grief.

Nigerian woman dies after starving dogs pounced on her in Italy