The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 25-year-old Chibunna Chiemelie for allegedly stabbing his father to death during a heated argument at their home on Oba Kabiru Street in the Isolo area of Lagos. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of October 3, 2024, and has shocked the local community.
According to the police, the arrest was made after a neighbor of the deceased, Mr. Chiemelie, 68, reported the crime to the Aswani Police Division. The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that the suspect, Chibunna, had confessed to killing his father.
Hundeyin explained that the neighbor, who witnessed the aftermath of the incident, quickly notified the police.
“The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on October 3, 2024. A neighbor of the victim contacted the police to report the tragic event,” Hundeyin said.
He added, “The neighbor informed us that Mr. Chiemelie and his son were in an altercation, and upon entering the residence, he found the father lying in a pool of blood.”
Shocked by the scene, the neighbor immediately filed the police report that led to Chibunna’s arrest.
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Police officers were promptly dispatched to the crime scene, where they found a blood-stained knife near the body. Photographs were taken for evidence, and the victim was rushed to the General Hospital in Isolo, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
During police questioning, Chibunna admitted to the crime, according to SP Hundeyin.
“The suspect confessed to stabbing his father during the altercation,” he confirmed.
The body of the victim has since been deposited at the General Hospital mortuary, while the police continue their investigation into the case. The motive behind the argument that led to the tragic event remains unclear, but authorities are working to gather more details.
The incident has left many in the Isolo neighborhood stunned, with residents expressing disbelief over the violent act. As the investigation progresses, the police have reassured the public that they will pursue justice for the victim.
Hundeyin concluded by urging the public to remain calm and report any suspicious activities to the police to help maintain peace and order in the community.
“We are committed to ensuring that justice is served in this unfortunate case,” he added.