A tragic incident unfolded in Aga-Olowo, a community in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, as a fashion designer, Sheriff Alabi, lost his life after being stabbed during a scuffle.
The unfortunate event took place during a tailoring graduation party held on Saturday evening.
According to eyewitnesses, the altercation erupted around 11 pm when Alabi and three of his acquaintances, namely Gbenga Mufutau, Peter Gbesu, and Samuel Bolarinwa, engaged in a heated argument. Despite attempts by other attendees to defuse the situation, the dispute escalated into a violent confrontation.
During the commotion, Alabi suffered grave injuries inflicted by a broken dish plate. The assailant reportedly struck him, causing deep cuts on his nose and upper lips. Promptly recognizing the severity of his wounds, fellow party-goers rushed Alabi to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries a day after the altercation.
Authorities swiftly responded to the incident. Adelakun Emmanuel, leading a team of operatives from the Ewekoro Area Command, apprehended all the involved individuals, including the friends of the deceased who were implicated in the fight. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrests and assured the public that a preliminary investigation was underway.
“The deceased, a resident of Kajola Village, attended the graduation party of local tailors in Aga-Olowo,” stated Odutola. “An argument during the celebration spiraled into a violent confrontation, resulting in the severe injuries sustained by the deceased. He was rushed to Femi Clinic in Ago-Olowo, where he was pronounced dead by attending medical personnel. All those involved in the altercation have been apprehended, and a comprehensive investigation will be conducted before the case is transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.”
The community mourns the loss of Sheriff Alabi, a talented fashion designer who met a tragic end at what should have been a joyous occasion. As the investigation progresses, residents hope for justice to be served, providing solace to the grieving family and friends left behind by this senseless act of violence.