A 19-year-old girl, Fatimo Agboke, 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, saw efforts to rush the 20-year-old victim to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.
According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, the father of the deceased reported the incident to the Isheri Oshun Division after receiving a distressing call from a neighbor.
“The complainant from Ijegun informed us that his son, Azeez, had a disagreement with a female friend, Fatimo Agboke, which escalated into a physical altercation. During the fight, Fatimo allegedly stabbed Faruk in the neck with a broken bottle, causing serious injuries,” Hundeyin stated.
“Upon receiving the report, police detectives swiftly responded and arrived at the scene, where they discovered Azeez lying lifeless in a pool of blood with a deep cut on his neck. The body has since been transported to Mainland General Hospital, Yaba, for an autopsy.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that the suspect, Fatimo Agboke, was promptly apprehended and is currently in police custody. He assured the public that a comprehensive investigation is being conducted to uncover the full details surrounding the tragic incident.
“This is a deeply unfortunate incident, and we want to reassure the public that justice will be pursued,” Hundeyin added.
“The suspect is in our custody, and we are investigating all angles to ensure that the truth is uncovered.”
