The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a commercial sex worker, Joy Kelvin, for allegedly stabbing her client, a 48-year-old man, identified as Felix Okafor, to death in the Lekki area of the state.
It was learnt that the sex worker fatally stabbed the man at his home at Jakande Housing Estate, Lekki on Monday at about 5:32am.
The Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday said the sex worker stabbed Okafor during their time together overnight.
He said, “The suspect, identified as Joy Kelvin, allegedly stabbed Okafor during their time together overnight.
“Following the attack, the victim was immediately rushed to the General Hospital in Marina, Lagos. However, he was pronounced dead upon arrival by the doctor on duty.
“Upon receiving the report at about 7:20a.m., detectives from Ilasan Division promptly arrived at the crime scene, took photographs, and conducted initial investigations.
“The body of the deceased has been evacuated and deposited at the General Hospital Morgue in Yaba for preservation and autopsy.
“The suspect, Joy Kelvin, has since been taken into police custody, and efforts are underway to notify the deceased’s family members.”
“A thorough investigation is ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the tragic event,” he added.
