21-year-old butcher allegedly kills colleague in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old butcher, Selim Ayodele, for the homicide of his 26-year-old colleague, Ibrahim Wasiu, following a disagreement at their office in Alagbole, Ogun State, on October 18th.

 The arrest adopted a immediate police response after the incident was reported at Ajuwon Police Station at about 8:00 p.m.

Preliminary investigations point out that the deceased and the suspect had completed their day’s work at a cow meat-selling outlet when a misunderstanding arose over sweeping the ground. During the altercation, the suspect allegedly picked up a kn!fe and st@bbed the deceased within the left aspect of his chest earlier than twisting the weapon. The sufferer was rushed to Life Hospital, the place he was confirmed lifeless on arrival. His stays had been deposited at Life Channel Private Mortuary, Lanbe, Ajuwon, for post-mortem.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Oluseyi Babaseyi, who confirmed the incident, mentioned the suspect is in police custody as investigations proceed forward of prosecution.