21-year-old butcher stabs colleague’s to death in Ogun

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old butcher, Selim Ayodele, over the alleged stabbing to death of his 26-year-old colleague, Ibrahim Wasiu, following a disagreement at their workplace in Alagbole, Ogun State. Read Also: Family seeks justice as butcher hacks 25-year old wife to death in Ekiti The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after the two men had finished work at a cow meat-selling outlet.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the incident was reported at the Ajuwon Police Station at about 8 p.m., prompting a police response. According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that the disagreement between the two colleagues arose over who should sweep the floor after the day’s work.

The statement alleged that during the ensuing altercation, Ayodele picked up a knife and stabbed Wasiu in the left side of his chest before twisting the weapon. The victim was subsequently rushed to Life Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. His remains were deposited at Life Channel Private Mortuary, Lanbe, Ajuwon, pending an autopsy, the police said.

The police added that the suspect was in custody as investigations continued ahead of his prosecution. The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to responding promptly to criminal incidents, conducting thorough investigations and ensuring the lawful prosecution of suspects. He also urged residents to exercise restraint when disagreements arise, resolve disputes 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.