Crimes

Man chops off friend’s ear in Lagos

The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a man, Bashiru Ahmed, for allegedly cutting off his friend’s ear in the state.

The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, January 10, said the incident occurred on Monday at about 6 a.m. at Abattoir in the Agege area of Lagos.

Hundeyin said: “One Abdulahi Adulmalik of Abattoir Market reported the case at Abattoir Police Division on Monday.

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“The complainant said that at about 4.00 a.m. same day, one Bashiru Ahmed, also of Abattoir Market, used a knife to cut off his right ear over a misunderstanding they had in 2023.

“The victim was rushed to the hospital where he is still being treated.”

The police spokesman added that the suspect is being detained for interrogation.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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