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Female sex worker allegedly stabs man to death in Lekki

Female sex worker allegedly stabs man to death in Lekki

A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at Jakande Housing Estate, Lekki, where a 48-year-old man, identified as Okafor, was fatally stabbed in his home.

Reports suggest that the stabbing was carried out by a female sex worker whom he had invited over.

The attack reportedly took place around 5:32 a.m. According to police reports, a friend of the deceased received a phone call from another acquaintance informing him about the attack.

Confirming the incident, Lagos State Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said, “The suspect, identified as Joy Kelvin, allegedly stabbed Okafor during their time together overnight.”

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“Following the attack, the victim was immediately rushed to the General Hospital in Marina, Lagos. However, he was pronounced dead upon arrival by the doctor on duty.”

Explaining further, Hundeyin said, “Upon receiving the report at about 7:20 a.m., detectives from Ilasan Division promptly arrived at the crime scene, took photographs, and conducted initial investigations. The body of the deceased has been evacuated and deposited at the General Hospital Morgue in Yaba for preservation and autopsy.”

“The suspect, Joy Kelvin, has since been taken into police custody, and efforts are underway to notify the deceased’s family members. A thorough investigation is ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the tragic event,” he added.

 

Female sex worker allegedly stabs man to death in Lekki

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