Butcher Selim Ayodele Kills Colleague Over Cleaning Dispute

On October 18, 2026, in the Alagbole area of the Akute/Ajuwon Satellite towns within Ifo local government area of Ogun State, a 21-year-old butcher named Selim Ayodele stabbed his 26-year-old colleague, Ibrahim Wasiu, to death. The incident occurred after a disagreement regarding the cleaning of their sales outlet following the day's business.

According to Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, Ayodele allegedly picked up a knife during the altercation and stabbed Wasiu in the left side of his chest, twisting the weapon before the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Following the report of the incident at the Ajuwon Police Divisional headquarters, police operatives arrested Ayodele, who is currently in custody as investigations proceed.

The deceased's body has been taken to a private hospital morgue for autopsy. Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni emphasized the command's commitment to thorough investigations and lawful prosecution.