Ekiti varsity student stabs boyfriend to death over N2,500

Ekiti

Wole Balogun, Ado Ekiti

A female student of  the Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has allegedly  stabbed her boyfriend to death.

The suspect, Bukola, allegedly stabbed her lover,  John Iju to death in Iworoko-Ekiti, near the university campus.

A Witness who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the killing occurred at  “Treasure Base Hostel” Tuesday evening.

The witness said that Bukola, 20, was a 300-level student of the Department of Biology Education, while Iju, 22, was also a student of the institution.

The witness said that  trouble started at about 10.30 pm. on the fateful day when Bukola, allegedly demanded  N2,500 from Iju  to make  her hair, a request which Iju declined, “Iju’s  refusal  resulted in a hot argument between the two lovers which eventually led to a fight.

During the fight, Bukola  stabbed Iju   in the chest with a kitchen knife and he died out of excessive bleeding.”

Ekiti State  Police public relations officer, DSP Caleb Ikechukwu,  said  the suspect had been arrested and detained at the State police headquarters in Ado Ekiti. 

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