A 25-year-old man, Abubakar Musa, has been apprehended following the stabbing deaths of two individuals and injuries to three others in Olámbe, Ogun State. The attack reportedly stemmed from a business dispute.
The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi. Investigators said the suspect attacked the victims with a knife after they attempted to intervene in the altercation.
“The suspect, Abubakar Musa, aged 25, stabbed five individuals in Olámbe following a failed business deal. Two of the victims, Gbadamasi Ibrahim (25) and Chinedu (40), died while being transported to the hospital,” the statement noted.
Three others—Mohammed Abubakar (35), Ashiru Adamu (25), and Paul Lawrence (25)—sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment. The police confirmed that the victims remain in critical but stable condition.
Abubakar Musa initially fled the scene but was later captured by detectives. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.
Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, condemned the attack and assured residents that justice will be served. He urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or violent behavior to authorities.
