Oyo Boxer Stabbed to Death with Broken Bottle After Street Fight in Ibadan

A young amateur boxer identified as Kehinde, popularly known as KBlaq, has been stabbed to death during a violent incident at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, sparking outrage among residents and social media users who have called for justice for the deceased.

According to accounts circulating online, Kehinde was allegedly not among those initially involved in the street confrontation, which had reportedly ended before the fatal attack.

Witnesses claimed that the suspected assailant arrived after the initial fight had been brought under control and attacked the boxer with a broken bottle, stabbing him in the neck.

The victim reportedly sustained severe injuries and later died.

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An account shared on social media suggested that the alleged attacker was a commercial motorcycle operator who was not part of the original confrontation.

Another social media user, who described Kehinde as the younger brother of a friend, said the deceased was a twin and described him as a gentle person who rarely got into trouble.

The killing has generated widespread reactions, with several people demanding that the circumstances surrounding the incident be thoroughly investigated and those responsible brought to justice.

Confirming the incident on Monday, the spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the police had commenced an investigation.

Ayanlade confirmed the development during a telephone conversation with journalists but did not provide further details about the circumstances of the killing.

As of the time of filing this report, the police had not publicly disclosed whether any suspect had been arrested or established the motive behind the attack.

The incident has renewed concerns about street violence in Ibadan and the danger of confrontations escalating into fatal attacks.