Two men have reportedly died following a violent disagreement over how to share money in the Ogunpa area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
The tragic incident occurred on Monday when the two men, suspected to be area boys, allegedly engaged in a heated argument over the sharing formula for money they had received.
According to reports, the disagreement escalated into a knife fight, with both men stabbing each other during the confrontation.
One of the men reportedly stabbed his colleague in the right wrist, while the other allegedly retaliated by stabbing him in the neck, killing him at the scene.
The second victim was subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention but reportedly died from excessive blood loss before receiving adequate treatment.
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The incident was confirmed by the Oyo State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, who said an investigation had commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
“Yes, two persons stabbed themselves to death at Ogunpa over a mere argument, and investigation has been launched into the mystery surrounding their death,” Ayanlade stated.
The incident has once again highlighted the tragic consequences of violent disputes and the importance of resolving disagreements peacefully.
Asenexpress will continue to monitor developments as the police investigation progresses.
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