Police arrest two suspect over death of LUTH doctor

The Lagos State Police Command on Friday arrested two suspects in connection to the killing of a medical graduate of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Dr. Stephen Urueye, at Idi Araba area of the state.

Stephen Urueye was reportedly stabbed to death at the gate of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, on Thursday, just a day after having his convocation.

His death has since led to an outcry by students and doctors at LUTH, who protested in demand for justice

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The two suspects, Gbadebo Jimoh and Malik Adeboye, were arrested on Friday by operatives from the Itire division.

Elkana Bala, public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command disclosed this to newsmen in the state on Friday.

He said “two suspects identified as Gbadebo Jimoh and Malik Adeboye, were arrested on Friday.

“Men of the Itire division of the command arrested the duo in connection to the killing of a medical graduate of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Dr. Stephen Urueye, at Idi Araba, Lagos.

“They have been transferred to the state criminal investigation department, Yaba, for further interrogation.”