The Ogun State Police have arrested a 25-year-old Business Education student of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Koya Ayodeji, for allegedly stabbing a fellow student with a knife during an argument.

The suspect, a 5th-year level student who had abused drugs, stabbed the 21-year-old, 3rd-year Mass Communication student, identified as Ayobami Ajayi, in his lower abdomen.

It was gathered that the argument started after an alleged noise the suspect claimed was coming from the victim’s room.

The Police spokesperson in the State, Omolola Odutola, while confirming the incident, said it occurred at about 11:50 pm on Tuesday.

Odutola stated: "a case of attempted murder occurred at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, on January 21, 2025, at approximately 11:50 pm”.

“The incident followed a misunderstanding between two students over noise disturbances in a dormitory room”.

“Ayodeji was under the influence of hard drugs at the time of the attack. He has since been arrested and the Divisional Police Officer has requested a toxicology screening to confirm his condition.”

“The Divisional Crime Branch has visited the crime scene, recovering a blood-stained knife, which has been marked as evidence. Investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.”