Crime
Man, 25, Stabbed To Death Over N14,000 Debt In Ondo
An argument broke out between the two, during which Ibrahim allegedly turned violent and stabbed Ajetumobi in the chest with a knife. The victim reportedly died on the spot.
Akure, Ondo State– The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Wale Ibrahim for allegedly stabbing 25-year-old Fisayo Ajetumobi to death during a fight in Litaye Camp, Ondo East Local Government Area.
Police spokesperson DSP Olushola Ayanlade said in a statement on Wednesday in Akure that the incident occurred on September 13 at about 6:30 p.m. at a construction site along Litaye Camp via Lake Road.
According to Ayanlade, Ibrahim had gone to the site to demand N14,000 from one Gabriel Oyeniran, being payment for wood previously sold to him.
An argument broke out between the two, during which Ibrahim allegedly turned violent and stabbed Ajetumobi in the chest with a knife. The victim reportedly died on the spot.
The police arrested Ibrahim immediately after the incident, and he has since been charged to court.
Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, condemned the killing, describing it as a senseless act of violence.
He assured residents that the command would not tolerate criminality and urged citizens to resolve disputes lawfully.
Lawal also called on the public to continue partnering with the police by providing timely information to help prevent crime across the state.
The statement read, “One Wale Ibrahim ‘m’ of No. 50 Oreborede Street, Ondo, arrived at the site and demanded the sum of N14,000.00 from one Gabriel Oyeniran ‘m’, being money owed for wood he had earlier sold to him.
“An altercation ensued between the duo of Wale and Gabriel, during which the suspect, Wale Ibrahim, became violent and stabbed one Fisayo Ajetumobi ‘m’, aged 25 years, on the chest with a knife.
“Sadly, the victim sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot as a result of this unwarranted act of violence.
“The suspect was promptly arrested by the police, and after diligent investigation, he has been charged to court to face the full weight of the law.
“The commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, strongly condemns this senseless act of violence and reiterates that the command will not tolerate criminality in any form within the state.”
Ayanlade added, “The CP had assured members of the public that the command remains committed to the safety of lives and property.
“The CP is calling on residents to shun violence and always explore lawful means of resolving disputes.
“The CP further enjoins the public to continue to partner with the police by providing useful and timely information that can aid proactive crime prevention and effective policing of the state.”
