15th April, 2011
An SS1 student of Community High School, Ilasamaja, near Mushin, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, Adedeji Odumade, has allegedly stabbed his rival, Muritala Babajide Akeju, 20, to death.
The victim and the assailant were said to be dating the same girl simply identified as Sinata.
P.M.NEWS learnt that the late Muritala had completed his secondary education at Naiwar-Ud-Deen Grammar School, Surulere, Lagos State about two years ago. But last year he re-enrolled at Community High School, Ilasamaja, where he met Sinata who was also a girlfriend to Adedeji.
It was gathered that the late Muritala was sleeping at his parentsâ€
During a scuffle at the schoolâ€
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died before he could receive medical attention.
The corpse was later taken to Isolo General Hospital morgue for autopsy.
P.M.NEWS learnt that the lady at the centre of the controversy, Sinata and Ahmed have been arrested and detained at Olosan Police Station, Mushin.
Adedejiâ€
When P.M.NEWS visited the bereaved family at their residence, Muritalaâ€
The victimâ€
Mr.Akeju pleaded that justice should be done on the matter, though the assailant was still at large when he spoke with our correspondent.
Some students of the school this morning confirmed the incident. The principal was not available. The vice-principal, Mr. A. O. Olugoke declined to comment
A female teacher who spoke on condition of anonymity also confirmed the incident.
Contacted this morning, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP, Samuel Jinaidu, asked for more time to liaise with the DPO of the station where the matter was reported.
—Moyo Fabiyi/Dedeigbo Ayodeji