18-year-old stabs brother to death in Osun

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18-year-old Lekan Odetayo, allegedly stabbed his elder brother, Toheeb, to death after a disagreement in Modakeke, Osun state.

WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that Lekan stabbed his elder brother while they were fighting in the house over an issue pertaining to errands.

The Osun State Police Command Public Relations Officers, Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the incident said the police has launched a manhunt for the suspect.

Opalola said, “One Kazeem Odetayo of Ifedapo area, Modakeke, reported to the police that his two male children, Lekan Odetayo, 18, and Toheeb Odetayo, 21, fought each other in the house over an issue pertaining to errands.

“He said Lekan allegedly stabbed his brother, Toheeb, in the neck region leading to his instant death. Efforts are on to arrest the fleeing suspect.”

She added that one bloodstained kitchen knife was recovered when police detectives visited the scene.

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