Amateur Boxer KBlaq Dies After Bottle Attack In Ibadan

An amateur boxer popularly known as KBlaq has died after he was allegedly attacked with a broken bottle during a street fight at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, throwing the deceased’s family, friends and associates into mourning.

The boxer, identified simply as Kehinde, was said to have been caught up in the aftermath of a confrontation involving other individuals, although reports indicated that he was not directly involved in the initial altercation.

According to accounts of the incident, an unidentified assailant allegedly attacked him with a broken bottle, inflicting a severe injury to his neck.

Despite efforts to save his life, Kehinde reportedly suffered significant blood loss and died shortly after the attack.

The incident has sparked reactions on social media, with concerned residents and sympathisers calling for a thorough investigation and justice for the deceased.

Eyewitnesses and friends were also reported to have said that commercial motorcycle operators at the scene witnessed the attack.

Confirming the incident on Monday, the Oyo State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said an investigation had commenced into the suspected killing.

The police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible for the fatal attack.