A 25-year-old man, Hammed Tunde, has been allegedly stabbed to dying by his buddy, recognized merely as Gafar, throughout a heated argument reportedly over a lady within the Oja Gboro space of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred on Tuesday night whereas the 2 mates, reportedly shut companions, have been patronising a sugarcane vendor within the space.
In response to eyewitnesses, what started as a light argument between the 2 quickly degenerated right into a violent confrontation, main Gafar, aged 21, to allegedly stab Tunde within the chest with a knife.
“The argument was a few girlfriend they have been each curious about. Earlier than we knew it, Gafar introduced out a knife and stabbed his buddy,” an eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, instructed PUNCH On-line.
The sufferer, a resident of Ile-Soro 2, Oja Gboro, was rushed to a close-by personal hospital however was later referred to the Basic Hospital, Ilorin, the place he was confirmed lifeless on arrival.
The suspect, stated to be a local of Ile Olowo in the identical space, reportedly fled the scene instantly after committing the act. His whereabouts and people of his relations stay unknown as of the time of submitting this report.
Confirming the incident on Thursday, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, stated the command acquired a misery name round 2:30 am on Wednesday and promptly dispatched officers to the scene.
She stated, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased, Hammed Usman Tunde, was stabbed by his buddy, Gafar, who fled instantly after the incident. Operatives later visited the suspect’s household home, however all the family had absconded.”
The Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, whereas commiserating with the household of the deceased, ordered a discreet investigation into the matter and warranted that efforts are ongoing to trace down the fleeing suspect.
The CP additionally recommended residents of Oja Gboro for sustaining peace and never resorting to jungle justice.
He stated, “We perceive the ache of dropping a liked one in such a tragic means, however we urge everybody to stay calm because the police intensify efforts to carry the suspect to justice.”