A 25-year-old amateur boxer, identified as Kehinde and popularly known as KBlaq, has reportedly been stabbed to death following an alleged disagreement with a commercial motorcyclist over transport fare in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The incident occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, around Olodo Garage in the Lagelu Local Government Area of the state.
According to reports, the disagreement began after Kehinde allegedly failed to fulfil an agreement reached with the motorcycle operator over the fare. What started as an argument reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation.
During the altercation, the motorcyclist allegedly brought out a sharp object and stabbed the young boxer in the neck, leaving him with fatal injuries.
Kehinde reportedly died following the attack.
POLICE CONFIRM INCIDENT
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the incident, stating that an investigation has commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the development when contacted by journalists but did not provide further details about the incident.
Police investigations are expected to establish the sequence of events and identify those responsible.
KILLING SPARKS TENSION IN IBADAN COMMUNITY
The killing reportedly triggered tension around Olodo Garage, with commercial motorcyclists said to have withdrawn their services over fears of possible reprisal attacks.
The development disrupted transportation and other commercial activities in the area, leaving some commuters with limited transportation options and forcing others to trek to their destinations.
Residents and business owners were also reportedly affected by the disruption.
TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR DECEASED BOXER
News of Kehinde’s death has generated emotional reactions on social media, with friends and acquaintances expressing shock and demanding justice.
Some social media users alleged that the deceased was not involved in the initial confrontation and questioned why he was attacked after the original disagreement had reportedly ended.
One user, who identified himself as an acquaintance of the deceased, described him as a gentle and peaceful young man who rarely got into trouble.
Another person disclosed that Kehinde was the younger brother of a friend and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Other reactions highlighted the dangers of street confrontations and urged Nigerians to avoid allowing disagreements to escalate into physical violence.
The circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing remain under police investigation.
