A 19-year-old girl, Fatimo Agboke, has allegedly stabbed her friend, Faruk Azeez, to death following a heated argument in the Ijegun area of Lagos on Monday night.
The incident, which occurred around 9:20 PM, resulted in the death of 20-year-old Azeez, despite efforts to rush him to the hospital. He succumbed to his injuries from a stab wound to the neck.
According to the Lagos State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the deceased’s father reported the tragic event to the Isheri Oshun Police Division after receiving a distress call from a neighbour.
“The complainant from Ijegun informed us that his son, Azeez, had a disagreement with a female friend, Fatimo Agboke. The argument escalated into a physical altercation, during which Fatimo allegedly stabbed Faruk in the neck with a broken bottle, causing fatal injuries,” Hundeyin said.
Police detectives responded swiftly, arriving at the scene to find Azeez lying in a pool of blood with a deep cut to his neck. His body has been taken to Mainland General Hospital, Yaba, for an autopsy.
SP Hundeyin confirmed that the suspect, Fatimo Agboke, was immediately arrested and is currently in police custody. He assured the public that a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine the full details of the incident.
“This is a tragic situation, and we want to assure the public that justice will be pursued. The suspect is in our custody, and we are investigating all angles to uncover the truth,” Hundeyin added.
The case has sent shockwaves through the Ijegun community, where neighbours and friends are mourning the loss of Azeez, who was described as a vibrant young man with a bright future.
The police have urged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.
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