Two killed and three injured in Ogun business dispute stabbing
A violent altercation in the Olámbe area of Ogun State has left two people dead and three others seriously injured. Abubakar Musa was arrested after allegedly attacking the victims with a knife during a dispute over failed business deals. The police say the victims were trying to calm Musa when the attack occurred. Bode Ojajuni, the state Commissioner of Police, has condemned the incident and assured residents that justice will be served.
What happened
- Abubakar Musa, 25, allegedly stabbed five people during a dispute in Olámbe, Ogun State.
- The attack happened on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at about 01:38 hrs, according to the police.
- Two victims, Gbadamasi Ibrahim, 25, and Chinedu, 40, died while being taken to the hospital.
- Three others—Mohammed Abubakar, 35; Ashiru Adamu, 25; and Paul Lawrence, 25—were seriously injured and are receiving treatment.
- The suspect initially fled but was later arrested and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
