A 46-year-old butcher and farmer, Ibrahim Ogunrinde, has been arrested by the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) for stabbing a motorcyclist, Kosu Daniel, over an alleged romantic affair with his wife.
Police spokesman, Moruf Yusuf, in a statement on Friday, disclosed that Ogunrinde, a resident of Adu Town, Ajebo Road, Mile 6, Abeokuta, was arrested at Ijaye garage on Thursday, at about 2:30 pm for stabbing the victim.
The suspect was said to have fled the scene with the victim’s motorbike.
On interrogation, Ogunrinde confessed that he wanted to kill the victim, who he believed had an affair with his wife two months before the incident.
The statement added that the suspect and the recovered motorbike have been transferred to the Nigeria Police Force, SWAT, Magbon, for further investigation and likely prosecution.
He said, “Ibrahim Ogunrinde, a butcher and farmer, had pretended to be a passenger and asked the victim, Kosu Daniel (aka Jeje), to take him to Olubo town on Wednesday, July 5, 2024, at noon.
“He then allegedly stabbed Kosu Daniel in the neck and arm, leaving him in a pool of blood, and escaped with the victim’s motorbike.
“The suspect confessed that he was motivated by a desire to eliminate the victim, who he believed had an affair with his wife two months prior.
“He believed he had succeeded in killing the victim, not knowing that Kosu Daniel was rushed to the hospital and is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.”
