An amateur boxer known as Kehinde, popularly called KBlaq, has died after being stabbed in the neck during a violent altercation at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The tragedy, which occurred over the weekend, has triggered widespread public outrage and calls for swift justice across social media platforms.
Tragic turn of events at Olodo Garage
Eyewitness accounts shared online indicate that the victim was not originally part of the violent physical confrontation.
Witnesses reported that after the initial altercation had already subsided, an uninvolved bystander suddenly approached the victim and inflicted a fatal neck wound using a broken bottle.
Despite attempts to save him, the young athlete succumbed to his severe injuries at the scene.
Friends and acquaintances described the late boxer as a gentle individual who generally avoided conflict, making the sudden attack even more shocking to the local community.
Relatives and friends have voiced their frustration over the incident, noting that numerous bystanders, including local commercial motorcycle operators, failed to intervene during the escalation.
Police launch homicide investigation
The Oyo State Police Command has officially confirmed the fatal stabbing. Police Public Relations Officer Olayinka Ayanlade stated that law enforcement officers have launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. Authorities are currently gathering evidence and working to track down the fleeing suspect to ensure accountability.
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