Car Wash Operator Arrested for Pushing Neighbor to Death During Argument in Lagos
Arrested by the Lagos state police command, Sheriff Balogun, a 35-year-old car wash operator, is being investigated for pushing his neighbor, Peter Elebo, to his death following an argument on Saturday, January 11th.
Both Balogun and Elebo, who lived in the same compound on Number 32 Ola street in the Itire area of Lagos state, engaged in a dispute regarding when to close their compound gate. Balogun allegedly pushed Elebo, who began vomiting and died at the scene. He was later confirmed dead at the hospital.
Following a report by the deceased's daughter, Faith Elebo, the case was reported to the Itire police station. Homicide detectives, led by the Divisional Police Officer Itire, SP Barkfur Kromkyes, visited the scene and evacuated the deceased's body to the mortuary for autops...