Fatimo Agboke a 19-year-old girl, has been arrested for stabbing her friend Faruk Azeez to death following a heated argument in the Ijegun area of Lagos on Monday night.
The incident, which occurred at 9:20 PM, had a heartbreaking outcome, as Faruk Azeez, a 20-year-old victim, died from his injuries despite the best efforts of medical responders to save his life during the emergency hospital transfer.
As stated by the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the complainant from Ijegun informed the police that his son, Faruk Azeez, was engaged in a verbal disagreement with Fatimo Agboke, which escalated into a physical fight, during which Fatimo allegedly used a broken bottle to stab Faruk in the neck, resulting in critical injuries.
“Upon receiving the report, police detectives swiftly responded and arrived at the scene, where they discovered Azeez lying lifeless in a pool of blood with a deep cut on his neck. The body has since been transported to Mainland General Hospital, Yaba, for an autopsy.
SP Hundeyin confirmed that the suspect, Fatimo Agboke, was immediately apprehended and is currently in police custody. He assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
“This is a deeply unfortunate incident, and we want to reassure the public that justice will be pursued,” Hundeyin added. “The suspect is in our custody, and we are investigating all angles to ensure that the truth is uncovered.”
The case has sent shockwaves through the Ijegun community, where neighbours and friends are grappling with the sudden loss of Azeez, who was described by many as a vibrant young man with a promising future.
As the investigation continues, police are urging members of the public with any additional information to come forward.
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