The Osun State Police Command has arrested a man, Lekan Oyebamiji, for allegedly killing his neighbour, Samson Gabriel, during a disagreement over money in Akinlalu community, Ife North Local Government Area of the state.
The incident reportedly happened on Saturday after an argument broke out between the two neighbours.
A resident of the community, Tayo Rasheed, who spoke to The PUNCH, said Oyebamiji allegedly attacked Gabriel with a machete, leaving him with several injuries.
He said the victim suffered deep cuts on his wrist, head and other parts of his body during the attack.
Rasheed also said some residents living near the two men had left their homes for fear of being arrested by the police over the incident.
Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Osun State, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the suspect had been arrested and that police investigations were ongoing.
According to Ojelabi, the two neighbours had an argument over money before Oyebamiji allegedly picked up a machete and attacked Gabriel.
He added that the police would examine the body of the deceased and carry out an autopsy to determine the actual cause of death.
The police said investigations were continuing to establish more facts about the incident.
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