The Lagos State Police Command reported the death of a private security guard, Yusuf Akadogo, who was allegedly stabbed to death during a minor dispute.
Spokesperson for State Police the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that the security guard was attacked by an Okada rider who is now at large.
Hundeyin explained that the incident took place on Thursday in the Idi-Araba area of the state.
“On that fateful day, around 9:20 p.m., the police received a distress call from a concerned community member regarding a disturbance at Igbira Road, Idi-Araba,” Hundeyin said.
Police operatives quickly responded to the scene, where an eyewitness recounted the events.
According to the witness, the security guard had intervened in a minor dispute between the Okada rider and another person.
“Unexpectedly, the motorcycle rider, whose identity is withheld, allegedly turned his aggression towards the security guard and stabbed him in the stomach with a knife.
“The victim was rushed to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Idi-Araba, for urgent medical attention but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
“The suspect fled the scene immediately after the attack, and the area is currently under surveillance as efforts to apprehend him are ongoing,” he said.
