Ogun: Police arrest man for killing two, injuring three

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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Musa, for allegedly killing two persons and injuring three others in a knife attack at Olámbe area of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, describing the incident as a violent outburst linked to a failed business deal.

“Detectives of the Ajuwon Division have arrested Abubakar Musa ‘M’, aged 25. He is accused of killing two people and injuring three others at Olámbe, Ogun State,” the statement read.

The police explained that the suspect attacked the victims with a knife when they tried to calm him.

“The suspect attacked the victims with a knife after failing in some business deals. The victims were trying to calm him down when the attack happened,” the statement read.

Providing details of the incident, the command said, “On Tuesday, 7th April 2026, at about 0138hrs, the suspect stabbed five people.” Punch