The police in Lagos have arrested a sex worker, Joy Kelvin, for allegedly stabbing a 48-year-old man identified as Okafor to death in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
It was learnt that the incident happened at about 5:32 a.m on Monday.
The spokesman of the Police Command in Lagos State, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident
Hundeyin said that Okafor died at the hospital where he was rushed for treatment after he was stabbed by the suspect.
He said that the nominal complainant, who is a friend of the deceased, reported to the police that he received a phone call from someone about the attack.
“The suspect, identified as Joy Kelvin, allegedly stabbed Okafor during their time together overnight.
“Following the attack, the victim was immediately rushed to the General Hospital in Marina, Lagos.
“However, he was pronounced dead upon arrival by the doctor on duty.
“Upon receiving the report at about 7:20 a.m., detectives from Ilasan Division were promptly dispatched to the alleged crime scene.
“On arrival at the crime scene, they took photographs and conducted initial investigations.
“The body of the deceased has been evacuated and deposited at the General Hospital Morgue in Yaba for preservation and autopsy.
“The suspect, Joy Kelvin, has since been taken into police custody, and efforts are underway to notify the deceased’s family members.
“A thorough investigation is ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the tragic event,” he said.
