The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Omowole Opeyemi, for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend during a heated argument in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state.
The incident, which reportedly occurred at a nightclub along Broad Street, left the 22-year-old victim with injuries and led to his hospitalisation.
Police spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident was reported to the authorities.
According to him, preliminary findings showed that a disagreement between the couple escalated into a physical confrontation, during which the suspect allegedly attacked the victim with a broken bottle.
“The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old female suspect, Omowole Opeyemi, in connection with a case of grievous harm reported in Okitipupa,” Jimoh said.
He added that detectives promptly responded to the report, arrested the suspect and ensured that the injured victim was taken to the State Specialist Hospital for medical attention.
The police spokesman noted that investigations into the matter were ongoing and assured residents that further details would be made available as the case progresses.
The incident drew public attention after a video circulated on social media in which the suspect allegedly admitted that an argument with the victim degenerated into violence, prompting her to stab him with a broken bottle.
In a separate video posted online after the incident, the victim, identified simply as Tosin, said he survived the attack and was receiving treatment.
Speaking in Yoruba, Tosin alleged that he was stabbed in the chest during the altercation. He also claimed that his mobile phone went missing in the aftermath of the incident.
The latest case adds to growing concerns over violent disputes among intimate partners and social acquaintances, with security experts repeatedly urging Nigerians to embrace dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution rather than resorting to violence.
Residents of Okitipupa have since called for a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure justice for all parties involved.
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