A 21-year-old butcher, Selim Ayodele, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his colleague to death following a disagreement over sweeping their office.
The incident occurred final Sunday at a cow meat-selling outlet in Alagbole space of the state.
The deceased, 26-year-old Ibrahim Wasiu, was stated to have been stabbed in the left aspect of his chest.
This was disclosed in a press release on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi.
According to him, the case was reported at Ajuwon Police Station at about 8 pm on the day of the incident, prompting swift police response.
Babaseyi acknowledged that preliminary investigations revealed that each males had completed their day’s work when an argument broke out over who ought to sweep the ground.
“In the heat of the altercation, the suspect allegedly picked up a knife and stabbed the deceased in the left side of his chest before twisting the weapon,” Babaseyi stated.
The sufferer was rushed to Life Hospital, the place he was confirmed useless on arrival.
“His remains have been deposited at Life Channel Private Mortuary, Lanbe, Ajuwon, for autopsy.”
Babaseyi added that the suspect is at the moment in police custody as investigations proceed forward of prosecution.
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s dedication to immediate response and thorough investigation of prison circumstances.
He urged residents to train restraint, resolve disagreements peacefully and report prison incidents promptly.
