Nigeria: Teen stabbed to death over possession of slippers
By Ahmad Hadizat Omayoza, Mamos Nigeria
Two men from the Lagos State Police Command have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 13-year-old boy over ownership of rubber slippers.
The order’s representative, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, affirmed the capture to the News Organization of Nigeria on Monday.
According to Hundeyin, the incident occurred on Sunday at Iganmu under the Bridge around 6 p.m.
He stated that a concerned member of the public informed the Ijora Badia Police Division that some youths were forming a group to cause trouble in the Iganmu area.
The crisis, according to the spokesperson, was brought on by the alleged murder of a 13-year-old boy named Ekene.
According to Hundeyin, a patrol team arrived on the spot and found the victim lying in a pool of blood.
According to the PPRO, “Information at the scene indicated that the victim was allegedly stabbed by two boys over a minor issue regarding ownership of rubber slippers,” the victim was allegedly stabbed.
“It was likewise accumulated that the suspects got away from the location in the wake of perpetrating the crime.
Ahmed, 28, and Umaru Abubakar, 18, were arrested after a credible tip was provided.
“The casualty was inspected and a profound opening thought to be wounds supported from cutting was seen on the right half of his chest. He was taken right away to the Ajeromi General Hospital for immediate treatment.
“Notwithstanding, he surrendered the apparition while getting treatment. The Yaba General Hospital received his body for preservation and an autopsy.
According to Hundeyin, the scene was recorded, and the suspects were brought to the station for questioning, where they admitted to the crime.
He stated that Mrs. Chizoba Agu, of Railway Line, Ijora Badia, the deceased’s mother, visited the hospital and confirmed that the deceased was her son.
He stated that suspects would be discreetly investigated at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti.
