An amateur boxer popularly known as KBlaq has been stabbed to death during a street fight at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The deceased, identified simply as Kehinde, reportedly died after sustaining a stab injury to his neck during the incident, which occurred on Sunday.
According to a report by PUNCH Metro on Monday, the killing has sparked outrage on social media, with several users demanding justice for the deceased.
Accounts circulating online suggested that Kehinde was not initially involved in the fight. The suspect allegedly arrived after the confrontation had ended and attacked him with a broken bottle, stabbing him in the neck.
The boxer reportedly succumbed to his injuries.
Several social media users expressed shock over the incident, with some alleging that the suspect was not among those involved in the initial confrontation.
An X user, @MVKAY2, claimed that the fight had already ended before the suspect allegedly appeared and stabbed Kehinde.
Another user, @omononaolapo, also questioned the circumstances surrounding the killing, claiming that the alleged attacker was not part of the original fight.
A user identified as @Tunde, who described the deceased as his brother, expressed grief over his death and criticised the actions of people who allegedly watched the confrontation.
Similarly, @Pelumifundz, who described Kehinde as the younger brother of a friend, said the deceased was a twin and described him as gentle and peaceful.
The user also called for justice, expressing a desire to understand what led to the fatal attack.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident on Monday.
Speaking during a telephone interview with PUNCH Metro, Ayanlade said an investigation into the killing was ongoing.
The police have yet to disclose further details about the suspect or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The incident has renewed concerns over violent confrontations and the use of dangerous weapons during street disputes.
