A party guest, Saheed Adeshina, was stabbed in the testicles and died during a brawl at a child christening in the Ojuwoye, Mushin area of Lagos State.
It was learnt that the fight broke out after the 21-year-old Adeshina was accused of collecting food more than three times while some other guests were yet to be served.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident.
The command disclosed that its personnel were on the trail of the killers of Saheed Adeshina, who took to their heels after stabbing the victim.
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A police report from the Area D Command, Mushin, quoted by Sahara Reporters read: “The father of the deceased, one Adeshina Ismaila also of Ojuwoye Street, Mushin, reported to us that his son, Saheed Adeshina, of the same address, went to a naming ceremony.
“Trouble ensued when he was challenged over the collection of food for more than three times with the caterer.
“Suddenly, Saheed Adeshina raised the alarm that he had been stabbed at his testicles. He was later rushed to the Oliyide General Hospital, Mushin, where he was confirmed dead.
“The scene was visited by the Divisional Police Officer and a team of detectives.
“The deceased was taken to the Yaba General Hospital Mortuary for an autopsy, after taking a photograph.
“The suspects took to their heels after committing the heinous crime.
” =Efforts are ongoing to unravel the mystery surrounding the death and to arrest the fleeing suspects.”