The Ogun State Police Command is investigating the death of a 26-year-old butcher, Ibrahim Wasiu, who was allegedly stabbed by his colleague after a disagreement over sweeping their workplace in Alagbole.
NewDailyPrime obtained that the police arrested the 21-year-old suspect, Selim Ayodele, after the incident was reported at Ajuwon Police Station at about 8pm on 18 October 2026.
Victim dies after hospital rush
The disagreement occurred after both men had finished their day’s work at a cow meat-selling outlet, preliminary police investigations indicate.
They said the argument concerned sweeping the floor before it escalated. Ayodele allegedly picked up a knife, stabbed Wasiu in the left side of his chest and twisted the weapon.
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Wasiu was rushed to Life Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed him dead on arrival. His remains were later deposited at Life Channel Private Mortuary in Lanbe, Ajuwon, for an autopsy.
They have not released further details about what triggered the disagreement or whether anyone else witnessed the incident.
Suspect awaits prosecution
Ayodele is in police custody as investigators continue their work ahead of prosecution, the command said in a press release issued on 23 October.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to investigating reported crimes and prosecuting offenders through lawful means.
He also advised residents to control their reactions during disagreements, settle disputes peacefully and report criminal incidents promptly.
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The arrest has not concluded the case. NewDailyPrime obtained that investigations are ongoing, and the suspect is yet to face prosecution, based on the information released by the command.
Also, an autopsy is pending on Wasiu’s remains at the private mortuary. The police have not released any autopsy findings or further details about the case as at the time of filing this report.
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