A man identified as Rotimi has reportedly died after he was allegedly attacked with a broken bottle by a man popularly known as ‘Fuganiser,’ during the celebration of Ogun Festival in Ado-Ekiti, on Tuesday.
Eyewitnesses account said the incident occurred at about 2:00 p.m. under the bridge along Ijigbo Street in the Ekiti state capital, where the Ogun Festival celebrations was also taking place.
According to security reports, the deceased was allegedly attacked by “Fuganiser”, whose real identity was yet to be ascertained as of press time.
Sources said the confrontation reportedly followed a minor disagreement, adding that both men were believed to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
The suspect allegedly used a broken bottle to attack Rotimi, inflicting serious injuries on him.
The victim later died from the injuries sustained during the attack.
His remains have since been deposited at the mortuary of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital for preservation.
The suspect reportedly fled the scene and is still at large as security agencies launched a manhunt to identify and apprehend him for investigation and possible prosecution.
Security personnel have also been deployed to the area to maintain order and gather information about the incident.
The situation was said to be calm, with no reported reprisal attack or further disturbance.
Meanwhile, security agencies have intensified surveillance around the area as efforts continue to track down the fleeing suspect.
The police were yet to officially react to the incident as of the time of filing this report, despite efforts to contact the command for confirmation and further details.