The police command in Ondo has arrested one Wale Ibrahim for stabbing a 25-year-old man, Fisayo Ajetumobi, to death in Litaye Camp, Ondo East LGA.

DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Akure. Mr Ayanlade said the suspect stabbed the victim on the chest with a knife while fighting with another person over a N14,000 debt.

He explained that the incident occurred at a construction site along Lake Road, near Litaye Camp, Ondo. He stated that the incident was reported on September 13 at approximately 6:30 p.m. by Akinsola Lukman of No. 26, Areyetele Street, Sabo Road, Ondo.

“One Wale Ibrahim ‘m’ of No. 50 Oreborede Street, Ondo, arrived at the site and demanded the sum of N14,000.00 from one Gabriel Oyeniran ‘m’, being money owed for wood he had earlier sold to him.

“An altercation ensued between the duo of Wale and Gabriel, during which the suspect, Wale Ibrahim, became violent and stabbed one Fisayo Ajetumobi, ‘m’, aged 25 years, on the chest with a knife. Sadly, the victim sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot as a result of this unwarranted act of violence.

“The suspect was promptly arrested by the police, and after diligent investigation, he has been charged to court to face the full weight of the law,” he said.

According to him, the commissioner of police, Adebowale Lawal, strongly condemns this senseless act of violence and reiterates that the command will not tolerate criminality in any form within the state.

Mr Ayanlade said the CP had assured members of the public that the command remains committed to the safety of lives and property.

“The CP is calling on residents to shun violence and always explore lawful means of resolving disputes. The CP further enjoins the public to continue to partner with the police by providing useful and timely information that can aid proactive crime prevention and effective policing of the state,” he said.

(NAN)