The Lagos State Police have arrested 21-year-old Precious Anegbode for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Damilola, to death during an altercation at his home in the Ijegun area of Lagos. The incident reportedly followed a heated argument between the duo, last Friday.
A resident, who spoke to our correspondent on Sunday under the condition of anonymity, said neighbors overheard a prolonged heated argument between the pair, after which Anegbode allegedly grabbed a knife and stabbed Damilola.
“We don’t know what led to the quarrel between both of them. We only heard them shouting and the next thing we heard the lady was wailing. When we got to their room, we saw the lifeless body of her boyfriend on the floor,” the source disclosed.
Another resident, who also preferred anonymity, said the neighbours of the deceased immediately took the deceased to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
“Some of the neighbours took the corpse to the hospital while others prevented the lady from running away. When they got to the hospital, the doctors on duty confirmed him dead. Then we later went to the police station to report the incident, and returned with some officers who came to take the lady away,” the resident added.
When contacted, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, stating that it was reported to the police that same day around 11:30 a.m.
He said, “The victim was rushed to Igando General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. The nearest police station, Igando Division, was contacted, and the suspect was arrested.
“Further investigation revealed that the incident occurred in another area of responsibility, and the case was referred to Isheri Oshun. Patrol and DCB teams were mobilised, and the suspect was detained at the Igando Division. The victim’s corpse was deposited at the Igando General Hospital mortuary.
“Photographs were taken, and the scene of the incident was visited. The knife used in the stabbing was recovered, and blood stains at the scene were documented. The suspect made confessional statements under caution.
The case file and suspect exhibit will soon be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos, for discreet investigation.”
