OPC member killed after fight over missing puppies in Lagos
A member of the Oodua People’s Congress, Sunday (also known as Gobe), was killed during a dispute in the Egbeda area of Lagos State. The argument reportedly started over missing puppies and escalated into a violent confrontation with another member, Mopol. After being stabbed, Sunday was taken to several hospitals but died from his injuries. The incident led to further unrest in the community.
What happened
- The incident occurred on Monday, December 15 during a meeting at the group's office on Shallom Street.
- Sunday accused Mopol of stealing his puppies, leading to a fight where both men used broken bottles.
- After being stabbed, Sunday collapsed and later died after being refused treatment at multiple hospitals.
- In response to the news of his death, Sunday’s associates set the OPC office ablaze, destroying property.
- Police visited the scene, arrested and questioned some group members, and later released them; Sunday’s body was released to his family for burial three days after the incident.
