A 21-year-old butcher, identified as Selim Ayodele, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command over the alleged stabbing to death of his 26-year-old colleague, Ibrahim Wasiu, following a disagreement at their workplace in Alagbole, Ogun State.
The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni.
According to the statement, the incident occurred on October 18, 2026, and was reported at Ajuwon Police Station at about 8:00 p.m.
Preliminary police investigations revealed that the deceased and the suspect had finished their day’s work at a cow meat-selling outlet when a disagreement reportedly broke out over who should sweep the floor.
The disagreement allegedly escalated into a violent altercation, during which Ayodele reportedly picked up a knife and stabbed Wasiu in the left side of his chest before twisting the weapon.
The victim was immediately rushed to Life Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. His remains were subsequently deposited at Life Channel Private Mortuary, Lanbe, Ajuwon, for autopsy.
The police said the suspect had been taken into custody as investigations continued ahead of his prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to prompt response to criminal incidents, thorough investigations and the lawful prosecution of offenders.
He also urged residents to exercise restraint, resolve disagreements peacefully and promptly report criminal incidents to the police.
The command reiterated the importance of peaceful conflict resolution, warning against allowing minor disagreements to escalate into violence.
