The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old woman for allegedly stabbing her younger sister to death during a domestic dispute.

Security consultant and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, announced her arrest on Thursday in a post he shared on his official X account.

Makama, quoting sources disclosed that the incident occurred on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at about 8:20 p.m. at No. 22 Anikulapo Street, Pen Cinema, Agege.

He said: “According to the source, one Ikechukwu Uka reported that two sisters, Mary Ibekwe, 30, and Favour Uka, 18, had a disagreement which degenerated into a physical fight.

“In the course of the altercation, Mary Ibekwe allegedly stabbed her younger sister with a knife on the left side of her chest,” the source said.

Makama said the police added that the victim was immediately rescued and rushed to Blue Cross Hospital, Ogba, for medical treatment, where she was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

A team of detectives was said to have visited the scene as well as the hospital, where the corpse was inspected and photographed.

“The corpse was later evacuated and deposited at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, for autopsy,” the source said.

The suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody, while investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.

The Lagos State Police Command has assured that the case would be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted accordingly. (The Guardian)

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