Odita Sunday 
Ogun Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Butcher Over Colleague’s Stabbing Death
By Odita Sunday
A disagreement over sweeping the floor at a meat-selling outlet in Alagbole, Ogun State, has reportedly ended in tragedy, with a 21-year-old butcher arrested over the alleged stabbing death of his 26-year-old colleague.
The suspect, identified as Selim Ayodele, was arrested following the death of Ibrahim Wasiu after an altercation at their workplace on October 18, 2026, according to the Ogun State Police Command.
According to a statement by DSP OLUSEYI B. BABASEYI,
Police Public Relations Officer
Ogun State Command
Eleweran, the incident was reported at Ajuwon Police Station at about 8 p.m., prompting a police response.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the two men had finished their day’s work at a cow meat-selling outlet when a disagreement reportedly broke out over who should sweep the floor.
During the argument, Ayodele allegedly picked up a knife and stabbed Wasiu in the left side of his chest before twisting the weapon, the police said.
The injured butcher was rushed to Life Hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival.
His remains were subsequently deposited at Life Channel Private Mortuary, Lanbe, Ajuwon, for an autopsy.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue ahead of prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to prompt response to criminal incidents, thorough investigations and the lawful prosecution of suspects.
Ojajuni also urged residents to exercise restraint during disagreements, seek peaceful ways of resolving disputes and promptly report criminal incidents to the police.
The Command said investigations into the incident were ongoing.
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