Man Chops Off Friend’s Ear In Lagos Abattoir Market

The Lagos State Police command has confirmed the arrest of one Bashiru Ahmed for allegedly cutting off the ear of a friend.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, said that the incident occurred on Monday at an abattoir in Agege area of Lagos.

He said the suspect cut off the ear of Abdulahi Adulmalik over a misunderstanding they both had in 2023.

One Abdullahi Adulmalik of Abattoir Market reported the case at the Abattoir Police Division on Monday.

“The complainant said that at about 4:00 am the same day, one Bashiru Ahmed, also of Abattoir Market, used a knife to cut off his right ear over a misunderstanding they had in 2023.

“The victim was rushed to the hospital where he is still being treated,” he said.

Hundeyin said that the suspect was being detained for interrogation.