An amateur boxer identified as Kehinde, popularly known as KBlaq, has been stabbed to death during a street confrontation at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, sparking outrage among residents and social media users who have called for justice for the deceased.
According to reports, Kehinde was allegedly not among those initially involved in the fight. However, the situation reportedly escalated after another individual appeared at the scene following the confrontation.
Accounts circulating on social media alleged that the suspect attacked the boxer with a broken bottle, stabbing him in the neck.
Kehinde reportedly sustained severe injuries and later died from the attack.
The incident has generated widespread reactions, with several social media users expressing shock over the circumstances surrounding his death.
An X user, identified as @MVKAY2, alleged that the person responsible for the stabbing was not involved in the initial fight and only appeared after the confrontation had ended.
Another user, @omononaolapo, also claimed that the suspected attacker was not among those initially involved in the altercation.
Similarly, an X user identified as @Tunde, who described the deceased as his brother, expressed grief over the incident and called attention to the circumstances surrounding the killing.
Another social media user, @Pelumifundz, who described Kehinde as the younger brother of a friend, said the deceased was a gentle person who rarely got into trouble.
The user also called for justice, urging relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances that led to the fatal stabbing.
Confirming the incident on Monday, the spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the police had commenced an investigation into the killing.
However, the police spokesperson did not provide further details about the identity of the suspect or whether any arrest had been made as of the time of filing this report.
The killing has renewed concerns over street violence and the dangers of disagreements escalating into deadly confrontations.
Residents and acquaintances of the deceased are calling on the police to ensure a thorough investigation and bring anyone responsible for the killing to justice.
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