Man stabs friend to death over disagreement on ludo

In any game, there is bound to be a loser and a winner. Probably, two friends, Ismail Adeniyi (23) and Olu Afolabi, did not realise this when they settled down to play ludo, an indoor game on Sunday.

After rounds of game, PUNCH METRO learnt that the two friends had a disagreement, which degenerated into a fisticuffs resulting in the death of 18-year-old Afolabi.

It was learnt that Adeniyi stabbed Afolabi to death with a broken bottle.

Narrating his ordeal in tears, Adeniyi said, “Around 7.30am on Sunday, Afolabi and I were playing a game of ludo. Afolabi, who lost the game, became angry and began to insult me. The argument escalated and he punched me in the mouth before breaking a bottle and threatening to stab me.

“Immediately, I went to get a broken bottle and as we began to fight, I stabbed him in the chest. When I discovered the extent of his injury, I went to get help but unfortunately, he died.”

Adeniyi told PUNCH METRO that he and Afolabi were co-workers in a painting workshop and had been friends for years, adding that he did not know that what started as an altercation would lead to his friend’s death.

He said, “This act was the handiwork of the devil. I have never commited any crime before. If the police can pardon me and if the deceased’s family can drop all charges against me, I promise never to kill again.

“In fact, I promise to take care of Afolabi’s parents as an act of contrition. I will remain indebted to his family forever.”

Afolabi, who denied being under the influence of any substance, said his mother had being hospitalised ever since his arrest.

“My mother fainted immediately she heard that I had killed Afolabi. My father is late and because we are poor, my mother was not able to send me to school. If I go to prison, she will not recover from the shock of my being jailed. I pray that God sees me through this,” he added.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Samuel Jinadu, said the incident happened on June 19, 2011, at 33, Omidiji Street Okeodo in Lagos, adding that “Adeniyi stabbed Afolabi to death in a fight. Afolabi was later rushed to Isolo General Hospital where he gave up the ghost.”

“Meanwhile, Adeniyi has committed murder and will be charged for it. I use this medium to appeal to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to be of good behaviour and not to foment trouble as whoever foments trouble in any area will be sanctioned.”

Posted: at 21-06-2011 10:11 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

The Devil has yet again been been blamed for this cowardly attack.
When are Nigerians going to face up and be responsible for there own actions.
If anyone takes offense by my remarks, it was the Devil that made me type this reply. 

Posted: at 21-06-2011 11:39 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming

   HNmmm so 

Posted: at 21-06-2011 12:59 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

1daful

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Posted: at 21-06-2011 02:12 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero

NA WA OOO HEY!

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Posted: at 21-06-2011 02:56 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming

seeing his face self one will no say d guy b criminal ...............mssscchhheeeewwwwwwww..............make dem put him 4 98 yrs imprisonment, even if e die make dem put hin dead body 4 in side coffin and put it back in d prison, he con kill bcos of ludo its sad

Posted: at 21-06-2011 03:01 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming

For age u still dey fight cos of game?

Posted: at 21-06-2011 03:10 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming

a yaa i believe you na devil work even dem nor forgive u just pray to God
He will forgive you

Posted: at 21-06-2011 03:18 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming

Easy my dear Open_ reality. Please don't start. Read his comment carefully, he meant no harm, please.

Posted: at 21-06-2011 03:32 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

so unfortunate

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Posted: at 21-06-2011 03:50 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming