The Kwara State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, Abdullateef Yakubu and Yakubu Olanrewaju, residents of Shao Garage area, Ilorin, in connection with the alleged slitting of a neighbour’s throat following a disagreement.
The incident occurred around past 12:00 am on Monday at Shao Garage area, Ilorin, in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. A brother of the victim, AbdulRazaq Babatunde, discovered his younger brother, Abubakar Babatunde, in a critical condition, with his throat slit, after being alerted by a resident’s shout.
The injured individual was promptly rushed to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the incident, stating that it was reported, and the two suspects were arrested. She assured that thorough investigations would be conducted, and appropriate actions taken based on the findings.
The motive behind the attack and the specifics of the disagreement leading to such a violent act are yet to be disclosed as the police continue their inquiries into the matter.
