Bouncer stabs man to death in Lagos club
The police command in Lagos state says it has detained a bouncer, Kingsley Oti, for allegedly stabbing a yet-to-be-identified man to death.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the detention to journalists on Wednesday in Lagos.
He said that the incident happened on Monday at 3:30 p.m. at Ago-Palace Way, in the Okota area of the state.
The image maker said that the manager of the club reported the case to the police.
“The manager of a club and lounge reported at Ago-Okota Division that a yet-to-be-identified adult male, suspected to be a hoodlum, was allegedly stabbed by the club’s bouncer during an altercation between them at the club’s car park.
“In the process, he became unconscious.
“The victim was rushed to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Mushin, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty,” Mr Hundeyin said.
The spokesperson said that the police stormed the scene of the crime and apprehended the suspect.
“Based on the report, the scene was visited by a team of detectives from the division.
“The hospital has been visited where the corpse was inspected, and photographs have been taken.
“Corpse has been removed and deposited at Mainland General Hospital Morgue, Yaba, for autopsy, ” he said.
According to him, investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
(NAN)
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