By Adeyinka Adeniran
A fast-rising Nigerian boxer identified as Kehinde, popularly known as KBlaq, has reportedly died after being stabbed in the neck during a confrontation at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, Oyo State.
It was gathered that the 25 years old was stabbed by a commercial motorcyclist popularly called Okada rider at Olodo garage area of Lagelu local government area, Ibadan, Oyo state.
Eyewitness stated that the deceased was stabbed to death by the enraged okada rider for alleged breach of agreement on the payment of transportation fare as agreed upon.
Sources said the refusal of the deceased to honour the agreement reached with the okada rider resulted in a scuffle between them which eventually led to his untimely death.
The okada rider, as gathered, stabbed the deceased with sharp object on the neck having realized that he could not match his strenght.
The death sparked off violence in the area, as business and other related activities were grounded.
With the development, a source said that the people living in the area have been subjected to untold hardship as the okada riders have withdrawn tbeir services for fear of repraisal attacks
Confirming the attacks in a telephone chat, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka said the matter is under investigation.
