The Guardian reports that the suspect was arrested and detained at Alausa Police Station in Lagos. The case was later transferred to SCIID, Panti in the Yaba area of the state, for elaborate investigation.

“It is a clear case of culpable homicide. The case will be charged to court at the end of investigation," the police was quoted as saying.

On how the incident happened, Dennis explained that the deceased and two of his friends had come to his shop, and were about to smoke the banned substance, 'Indian Hemp' when he challenged them.

According to the suspect, the argument that ensued after he challenged them, led to a fight that resorted to him stabbing the deceased.

He said, “In a rage, I grabbed hold of the chair they were sitting on, which is mine and threw it inside my shop. While I was inside my shop, one of the guys who I later identified as Emeka started destroying my electronic appliances.

”He smashed my television. To save what was left of my belongings, I pushed him out of my shop. The next thing I saw was that Ifeayi grabbed a bottle of beer and smashed it on my head. I ran into the inner part of the shop where we prepare food. I grabbed one of the kitchen knives and stabbed Ifeanyi on his chest. He fell down in a pool of blood holding his chest."

The suspect further stressed that he regretted his actions, adding that he was under a spell cast on him by his enemies.