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Man Attacked And Stabbed At Football Viewing Center, Recounts Ordeal. Photo

Police have arrested three butchers for allegedly stabbing a 33-year-old barber in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The victim, Ajibola Falegan, was stabbed at a viewing centre on Nova Road, Baisiri, on Wednesday evening. The suspects have been detained at a police station on New Iyin Road in Ado-Ekiti after they were arrested about 10.30p.m. Falegan, who is now receiving treatment at a private medical centre, had deep cuts in his head and body. He was said to have been attacked with machetes and knives. Falegan explained that the suspects were having altercation with his younger brother at the viewing centre before he got there but when they saw him, they pounced on him. He said: “I passed out when the attackers stabbed me in the head and body. I regained consciousness at the hospital. The men, who attacked me, stole my L9phone worth N70,000 and cash of N10,000. I have never had any misunderstanding with any of them. We live within the same vicinity. I got home about 9.30p.m. on Wednesday a