A 26-year-old security guard named Muhammed Abubakar, employed by a businessman (name withheld) in Ajaka, Sagamu, allegedly killed an unidentified man who reportedly attempted to steal his phone. The incident occurred when Abubakar struck the victim on the head with a large plank, causing a fatal injury.
According to a source who spoke anonymously, residents became suspicious after hearing a terrifying noise from Abubakar’s post. They reported the incident to the Sagamu Police Division, prompting Inspector Ojo Alasofe to accompany them to the scene for investigation. “We suspected something was wrong when we heard the noise. One resident was sent to the division to report the matter. The residents returned with a police officer. But when they got to the scene, they saw the deceased in the pool of his blood, gasping for breath.”
The source recounted that Abubakar claimed the deceased had suddenly appeared and snatched his phone. Abubakar chased him and, with the help of another security guard, caught the suspect. A scuffle ensued, during which Abubakar allegedly picked up a large stick and struck the man on the head. The victim began bleeding profusely, drawing the attention of passersby who then called the police.
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The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, stating that Abubakar had fled the scene, fearing the victim had died after being rushed to Live Well Hospital in Ajaka, Sagamu. “The victim was taken to a hospital called Live Well Hospital in Ajaka, Sagamu, for treatment but was unfortunately declared dead by a doctor on duty at about 9 p.m. on Monday. His corpse has been deposited at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu for presentation and identification. Meanwhile, Abubakar has absconded. Our men are working round the clock to have him apprehended,” Odutola said.
