A tragic incident in Ondo State, Nigeria, resulted in the death of Kefa Ofando, allegedly stabbed by his friend Monday Chukwu over a 2,000 naira debt. The altercation in Akintola village ended fatally, with police arresting the 34-year-old suspect.
In a shocking incident in Ondo State, Nigeria, a dispute over a small debt tragically escalated to homicide. Police have arrested 34-year-old Monday Chukwu for allegedly killing his friend, 30-year-old Kefa Ofando, over an unpaid loan of 2,000 naira
The confrontation occurred in Akintola village, located in the Odigbo Local Government Area. What began as an argument about the borrowed money quickly turned violent. Chukwu reportedly attacked Ofando with a pair of scissors, stabbing him in the neck. Despite efforts to rush Ofando to a hospital, he succumbed to his injuries, having lost a significant amount of blood.
Ondo State Police Commissioner Oladipo Abayomi confirmed the arrest, stating that officers from the Odigbo Division responded swiftly to the reported incident. The police are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly altercation.
This case has sparked discussions about the dire economic situation in Nigeria, where such a small sum could lead to a fatal dispute. Social media reactions ranged from shock at the disproportionate violence to commentary on the country's widespread financial stress.
