An amateur boxer identified as Kehinde, popularly known as KBlaq, has reportedly been stabbed to death during a street confrontation at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, sparked widespread reactions on social media, with several users demanding justice for the deceased.
According to accounts shared online, Kehinde was allegedly not part of the initial altercation. The suspect reportedly arrived after the fight had ended and attacked him with a broken bottle, stabbing him in the neck.
The young boxer subsequently died from his injuries.
Several social media users expressed shock over the circumstances surrounding the killing, with some alleging that the suspect had no involvement in the original fight.
An X user, @MVKAY2, claimed that the confrontation had already ended before the suspect allegedly emerged and stabbed Kehinde.
Another user, @omononaolapo, also alleged that the individual responsible for the stabbing was not among those involved in the initial fight.
A third user, @Tunde, who described the deceased as his brother, expressed sadness over the incident and criticised motorcycle operators in the area for allegedly watching the confrontation without intervening.
Similarly, @Fela said the deceased was a friend of his younger brother and expressed shock after learning about his death.
Another user, @Pelumifundz, described Kehinde as the younger brother of a friend, saying he was a quiet individual who rarely got into trouble.
The user also expressed hope that the circumstances surrounding the killing would be thoroughly investigated and that justice would be served.
The incident has continued to generate conversations online, particularly concerning street violence and the need for people to intervene appropriately in potentially dangerous confrontations.
Confirming the incident on Monday, the spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, told PUNCH Metro during a telephone interview that investigations into the killing were ongoing.
Source: Punch
