Man Stabbed Neighbor To Death After Taking Hard Drugs in Yaba – Lagos

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Man Stabbed Neighbor To Death After Taking Hard Drugs in Yaba – Lagos.

Residents of Yaba are in a state of shock and disbelief following a tragic incident where a man stabbed his neighbor to death in broad daylight.

The assailant, identified as David, was reportedly under the influence of a substance suspected to be hard drugs when he launched a brutal attack on Akeem Agbolade, resulting in his untimely demise.

According to exclusive reports obtained by Toktok9ja, the incident took place on Sunday, July 9, 2023, around 8:30 pm at 7 Odekeye Close, off Pupoisola, Abule-Egba, in the Yaba district of Lagos. Akeem Agbolade had stepped out of his house to inspect the fuel in his generator when David, a co-occupant of the same residence, suddenly approached him with a knife, driven by the influence of drugs.

Man Stabbed Neighbor To Death After Taking Hard Drugs in Yaba - Lagos

In a harrowing sequence of events, Akeem, realizing the danger, attempted to flee for his life. However, David relentlessly pursued him, eventually catching up to him and inflicting multiple stab wounds. The commotion attracted the attention of concerned neighbors who swiftly intervened, rushing Akeem to the nearest hospital. Tragically, Akeem succumbed to his injuries en route.

Law enforcement authorities were promptly notified, and the deceased’s body was transported to the nearest police station in an ambulance. The culprit, David, was apprehended by the police and subsequently transferred to the State CID at Panti Yaba for further investigation.

The devastating aftermath of this incident is so sad because Akeem Agbolade left behind a grieving wife and four children. The loss of a loved one in such a senseless act of violence is truly heartbreaking.

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This incident serves as a stark reminder of the alarming rate of crime and mindless killings in Nigeria.

There is an urgent need for the government to implement proactive measures aimed at safeguarding the lives and well-being of Nigerians.

The hope remains that justice will be served, and this sad incident won’t be swept under the carpet and the culprit will face the full wrath of the law.

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Man Stabbed Neighbor To Death After Taking Hard Drugs in Yaba – Lagos.

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