Man stabs friend to death after ‘seducing’ girlfriend

Residents of Mabayoje area of Alakuko, a Lagos suburb, were shocked penultimate Thursday after a youth, identified simply as Samson allegedly killed his best friend, Tobi, during a scuffle.

The fight broke out after Samson, according to sources, attempted to seduce Tobi’s girlfriend called Abigael.

Witness told The Nation, that Samson and Abigael were squatting in a Cherubim and Seraphim church in the community.

Abigael,19, was said to have raised the alarm after Samson allegedly  caressed her body while she was asleep inside the church.

‘’Abigael reported Samson to his mother, following which the woman queried her son for attempting to seduce his friend’s lover.

‘’But Samson denied caressing Abigael and the two of them had an altercation. The matter assumed bloody dimension after Tobi accused Samson of betrayer, which led to a fight.

‘’ Tobi reached for a broken bottle, while Samson brought out a knife and chased after him until he succeeded in stabbing Tobi  in the chest.’’

It was learnt that Tobi was taken to a nearby private hospital where he was confirmed dead.

A community leader, who asked for anonymity said Samson and Abigael have since been arrested by men of Alakuko Police Station.