The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Joseph Eribo, has directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man identified as Deji Ojo, who was stabbed during a violent altercation in the Atikankan area of Ado Ekiti, the state capital.
Ojo reportedly sustained stab wounds during a clash on Saturday evening and was later pronounced dead at a hospital where he had been rushed for medical treatment.
CP Eribo, while addressing the incident, assured the public that the command will leave no stone unturned in its efforts to bring those responsible to justice. He called for calm as investigations unfold.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Ekiti State Command, SP Sunday Abutu, confirmed that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
According to the statement, “Preliminary findings show that at approximately 6:45 pm on the said date, an unidentified man arrived at Atikankan to distribute alms to homeless persons and others in need.
“Shortly after his arrival, two rival groups of suspected hoodlums approached him, each demanding financial assistance. An argument broke out between the groups, escalating into a violent confrontation during which the victim, Deji Ojo, was stabbed.”
Abutu added that the police acted swiftly, arresting two suspects, while others involved in the attack are still at large. He confirmed that efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest all parties connected to the crime.
