{
  "id": 4534241,
  "title": "Ogun ex-convict stabs colleague to death, flees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ogun-ex-convict-stabs-colleague-to-death-flees-4534241",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T00:50:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ogun-ex-convict-stabs-colleague-to-death-flees/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A former inmate allegedly stabbed his coworker, identified as Dada, to death in Akute, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident occurred early Saturday, causing panic among the community as shop owners hurriedly closed their stores and fled the area. Eyewitnesses reported that the argument between the two men began with Dada stabbing the victim in the hand. Despite warnings from others to leave the area, the suspect returned with a weapon and stabbed Dada in the neck, causing his death en route to the hospital. The suspect escaped following the attack. Police are actively searching for the individual, who is known for various criminal activities in the community.",
  "summary": "An ex-convict in Ogun State has allegedly stabbed his colleague to death following an argument in Akute. Police are on the trail of the fleeing suspect. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-ex-convict-stabs-colleague-to-death-flees/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ogun ex-convict stabs colleague to death, flees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ogun-ex-convict-stabs-colleague-to-death-flees",
        "published": "2026-08-31T00:20:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}