A shocking event took place in the Ifako Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State, a dispute over who should settle the bill for a plate of food resulted in the tragic death of a man identified as John. The incident occurred when his friend, Akinola Adeleye, allegedly stabbed him to death during a heated argument.
The dispute unfolded two weeks ago on Idiagbon Street, adjacent to the local government headquarters, according to accounts from residents in the area. John had been staying at Akinola’s house when the confrontation took place.
Eyewitnesses recount that the dispute originated when Akinola consumed a plate of food at a local eatery but refused to pay on the spot. Instead, he asked the restaurant staff to include the cost on his friend John’s tab, who was not present at the time.
Upon learning of this unexpected debt, John confronted his friend upon returning home, triggering a quarrel that escalated into a physical fight. Shockingly, during the altercation, Akinola, consumed by anger, retrieved a knife and fatally stabbed John, leaving him bleeding on the ground.
Ugochukwu, a resident in the area, lamented the tragic turn of events, noting that John defecated on himself before succumbing to his injuries. The shocking scene threw the community into chaos and mourning.
As the tumultuous situation unfolded, Akinola attempted to flee but was apprehended by local youths in the area. When the police were contacted, they declined to enter the volatile neighborhood, prompting the residents to transport John’s lifeless body on a wheelbarrow to a nearby street junction. There, the suspect was handed over to the authorities.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident and disclosed that the suspect had been taken into custody by the State Criminal Investigations Department. The case is set to be presented in court, with proceedings scheduled for Friday. This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of how disputes over trivial matters can lead to devastating consequences, leaving a community in mourning.
