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Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by ceo4eva: 4:58am On Dec 03, 2014 |
•Service of songs, condolence register, seven-gun salute for animal, as Army Band plays at funeral OUR REPORTER: JOB OSAZUWA From the obituary notice, it was obvious that something atypical was about to happen. Posted in many places around Ikeja, it left many with mouths agape in utter bewilderment. The obituary read: Transition: With gratitude to God for a life well spent, we the family of Tracy, Lion. Quincy and Adriano wish to announce the sorrowful departure of our father, Dr. Papilo Cannan that died on November 17, 2014, after a brief illness. Aged 15, may his gentle soul rest in peace.” Well, nothing really strange in the obituary. Except that the deceased was – wait for it – a dog! 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. The man, who has four daughters from his late wife, recalled that the dog was their only partner when he newly got married 15 years ago. In all the years that Papilo lived, he said there were only few important ceremonies that the dog did not attend with him. According to him, the little way he could reciprocate Papilo’s unquestionable love for him and his family as well as the dog’s bravery, especially regarding his business and environment was to give the animal a befitting burial. He said he could not quantify the money he spent on Papilo, which he bought at three months, before the dog’s death at the ripe age of 15. “My wife and I stayed together for some time without a child. Suddenly, people started calling us Papa and Mama Papilo. The dog travelled with me to Jos and Maiduguri. While in Maiduguri, it was trained and used to hunt bombers. It was a unique dog. In the real sense, it was my first child. When I lost Papilo, I felt sad the same way I felt when I lost my wife. The dog was just too close to me,” he informed. (Continue reading below) 12 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by ceo4eva: 4:58am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Ani, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Cannan Hotel, was neatly dressed in a black suit for the occasion. He commended all the guests for attending the burial and for commiserating with him on the demise of his much-loved dog. http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=93680 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by ceo4eva: 4:59am On Dec 03, 2014 |
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Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by eleojo23: 4:59am On Dec 03, 2014 |
I'm surprised at the grand scale burial. Well, having spent fifteen years with the dog, he must have really gotten close to it. We humans get attached to a thing when we spend a lot of time with it. I know some people who have 'mourned' the loss of their phones and laptops (inanimate objects!) which they had used for a long time. It had become their 'friend' and the loss of it pained them. 27 Likes |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by LordMecuzy(m): 5:00am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Madness. 13 Likes |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by Beesluv: 5:03am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Too much money...the problem is how to spend it 16 Likes |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by tyson55(m): 5:10am On Dec 03, 2014 |
LordMecuzy: I think not... 48 Likes |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by IdomaLikita: 5:13am On Dec 03, 2014 |
If I had the means, I would have done so for Poor Dante 28 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by lonelydora: 5:18am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Reminds me of our beloved Chili(Alsatian) and Tito(Rottweiler). ***crying*** 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by davdandam(m): 5:32am On Dec 03, 2014 |
And some people will eat this dog's burial rice o. ...smh 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by TRILLIONIAR: 5:32am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Na wa o 1 Like |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by Tapout(m): 5:33am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Seun must have attended the funeral....... 92 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by JECBOSS: 5:48am On Dec 03, 2014 |
eleojo23: 1 Like |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by Qaisar1: 5:52am On Dec 03, 2014 |
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Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by mayorall(m): 6:37am On Dec 03, 2014 |
wow. The man isn't an ingrate. The dog saved his life, how many human had saved your life?. Human only stay with you when things is sweet but his dog was with him when he was in danger. 49 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by angelTI(f): 6:45am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Eeya sorry o papa papillo. May your dog RIP if there is something like that .. This does not change the fact that I hate dogs! 10 Likes |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by Tapout(m): 6:53am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Qaisar1: don't quote me next time if u don't have something tangible to post 10 Likes |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by fr3do(m): 7:04am On Dec 03, 2014 |
I'm thinking about Major, my dog that was poisoned by area boys, some 12 years ago. 12 Likes |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by Chuukwudi(m): 7:15am On Dec 03, 2014 |
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Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by Nobody: 7:44am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Gosh! See madness 1 Like |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by Blackchampion(m): 7:48am On Dec 03, 2014 |
More pishures or i dnt bliv it 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by deeoneX(m): 7:49am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Beesluv:it showed how much he was attached to papilo. The dog seemed more than a pet to him. If he didnt have that much money, he would still use his resources in whatever capacity to paint the image of how the dog was special to him in the minds of people. To him sef, the burial costs fit be lunch money. 4 Likes |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by wiloy2k8(m): 7:49am On Dec 03, 2014 |
hahahahah FP tins jooorr space booked |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by teemanbastos(m): 7:49am On Dec 03, 2014 |
[size=48pt]WIDE-EYED..what will someone nt Hear on planet Earth...ntn..ntn..verysoon,we will hear of people doing burial ceremonies for CARS,HOUSES etc..infakt it might soon be legalised.[/size] 1 Like |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by disloman(m): 7:49am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by kurt09(m): 7:49am On Dec 03, 2014 |
End time |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by SeverusSnape(m): 7:49am On Dec 03, 2014 |
I'm impressed. |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by Bangx(m): 7:50am On Dec 03, 2014 |
ceo4eva:eya RIP doggy |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by gideonedwards(m): 7:50am On Dec 03, 2014 |
lies. |
Re: Dog Given A Grand And Befitting Burial Ceremony In Lagos ( Photo ) by jamace(m): 7:50am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Tapout:You de look for trouble o. 1 Like |
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