A 25-year-old amateur boxer, Kehinde Asimiyu popularly known as KBlaq, has been stabbed to death by a commercial motorcyclist commonly called okada.
The deadly attack followed disagreement over transport fare at Olodo Garage,in the Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The Oyo State Police Command says it has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing amidst heightened tension in the area.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade said in a statement that the command received a report of the incident on 1 November 2026, indicating that the deceased had allegedly been stabbed with a broken bottle by one Taiwo Babarinde.
“Following receipt of the report, police operatives, accompanied by a patrol team, immediately mobilised to the scene, while the victim was rushed to Academy Hospital, Texaco, Iwo Road, Ibadan, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
“His remains were subsequently deposited at Adejare Embalming Centre for preservation, while photographs were taken as part of the preliminary investigative procedures.“
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Two suspects, Taiwo Babarinde, suspected to have inflicted the fatal injury on the deceased, and Ishola Semiu, suspected of involvement in the incident have already been arrested, the police added.
“Both suspects are currently in Police custody, while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Iyaganku, Ibadan, for comprehensive investigation,” the statement said.
