The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a teenager, Olamide Phillips, for allegedly stabbing his friend, Moses Odeh, to de@th during a fight on Obalende Street, Isara, Ogun state.
The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, at the residence of their parents.
The command’s spokesperson, Chief Superintendent of Police Omolola Odutola, said Phillips’ and Odeh’s parents were friends.
Phillips’ mother reportedly informed Odeh’s father, Osapa, that her son stole N5,000 from her bank account so Osapa gave Phillips a talking to.
Odeh walked in as his father was reprimanding Phillips and a fight ensued between the boys.
Phillips then grabbed an object and st@bbed Odeh in the stomach.
Odeh was was rushed to a hospital in the community but he d!ed on Monday, March 3.
Odutola stated, “Odeh was rushed to Kings Hospital for medical attention, but he succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Monday, March 3.
“The deceased’s body has been taken to the General Hospital in Isara for an autopsy, while the suspect has been detained.”
She disclosed that after Odeh’s de@th, police operatives from the Isara Division launched a manhunt for Phillips and arrested him in Ipara Remo, a neighbouring community, where he had been hiding.
Odutola added that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Abeokuta for further investigation.
