Man Charged for Stabbing Medical Staff in Abeokuta

On October 15, 2026, Mr Solomon Adegboye, a 44-year-old man with no fixed address, was arraigned before the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, for allegedly stabbing Toheeb Lawal, a Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Idi-Aba. The incident occurred on October 11 at approximately 5 p.m. in the hospital's Blood Laboratory Unit.

According to the prosecutor, ASP Lawrence Olu-Balogun, an argument erupted when Lawal attempted to assist Adegboye, who was seeking clearance for a deceased relative's medical bills. During the altercation, Adegboye allegedly punched Lawal and stabbed him in the head with a car key, causing injury.

After the incident, Adegboye fled but was later apprehended at Kemta Police Station. He faces two charges: assault and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, to which he pleaded not guilty.

The Magistrate, Mrs A.K. Araba, granted him bail of N200,000 with a surety and adjourned the case until November 26 for hearing.