The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old butcher, Selim Ayodele, over the alleged stabbing to death of his 26-year-old colleague, Ibrahim Wasiu, following a disagreement at their workplace in Alagbole. The incident occurred on October 18, 2026, after the two men reportedly disagreed over sweeping the floor at…...
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old butcher, Selim Ayodele, over the alleged stabbing to death of his 26-year-old colleague, Ibrahim Wasiu, following a disagreement at their workplace in Alagbole.
The incident occurred on October 18, 2026, after the two men reportedly disagreed over sweeping the floor at a cow meat-selling outlet where they worked.
In a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the arrest followed a prompt police response after the incident was reported at Ajuwon Police Station at about 8 p.m.
The statement said preliminary investigations indicated that the disagreement escalated into an altercation, during which Ayodele allegedly stabbed Wasiu in the chest with a knife.
“During the altercation, the suspect allegedly picked up a knife and stabbed the deceased in the left side of his chest before twisting the weapon,” the statement said.
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It added that the victim was rushed to Life Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
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“His remains were deposited at Life Channel Private Mortuary, Lanbe, Ajuwon, for autopsy,” the statement added.
The police said the suspect remained in custody as investigations continued ahead of prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to investigating the incident and prosecuting offenders in accordance with the law.
The statement reads in part: “The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to prompt response, thorough investigation and the lawful prosecution of offenders.”
Ojajuni also urged residents to exercise restraint and resolve disagreements peacefully, while encouraging them to report criminal incidents promptly.