Ogun man Abubakar Musa kills two, critically injures 3 in stabbing rampage

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

A 25-year-old man identified as Abubakar Musa has been arrested for allegedly killing two people and injuring three others during fracas over a business deal at Olámbe area of Ogun State.

Ogun Police Command spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi said the suspect was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after he stabbed five people.

He identified two persons stabbed to death as Gbadamasi Ibrahim and Chinedu who died when they were being taken to the hospital with a doctor subsequently confirming their deaths. T

He said three other victims identified as Mohammed Abubakar, Ashiru Adamu and Paul Lawrence are in critical condition, but responding to treatment.

He said the suspect had attempted to run away after the multiple stabbing but was caught and he is now in police custody for investigation and prosecution.

Babaseyi in the statement said, “Detectives of the Ajuwon Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested Abubakar Musa ‘M’, aged 25. He is accused of killing two people and injuring three others at Olámbe, Ogun State. The suspect attacked the victims with a knife after failing in some business deals. The victims were trying to calm him down when the attack happened.

“On Tuesday, 7th April 2026, at about 0138hrs, the suspect stabbed five people. Two of them, Gbadamasi Ibrahim ‘M’, aged 25, and Chinedu ‘M’, aged 40, died while being taken to the hospital. A doctor confirmed their deaths. The other three victims, Mohammed Abubakar ‘M’, aged 35, Ashiru Adamu ‘M’, aged 25, and Paul Lawrence ‘M’, aged 25, are in critical condition but responding to treatment.

“The suspect ran away after the attack but was later caught by detectives. He is now in police custody. The case and the suspect have been sent to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for investigation and prosecution.

‘The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, condemned the attack and promised that justice will be served. He urged people to stay alert and report any suspicious or violent behaviour to the police.