The life of a Nigerian stabbed by another Nigerian is in danger, suspect arrested

A Nigerian who attempted to kill another Nigerian by stabbing him with a knife in his stomach in Çatalköy has been detained for 2 days pending investigation.

The suspect only identified as J.C was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an attempted murder incident in Çatalköy. He was taken to a court in Lefkosa on Wednesday and detained for two days.

Police officer who testified in court said the suspect attempted to kill Tobi Isaiah Akıntemi, 41 by wounding him in the stomach with a 35-centimeter knife following an argument that broke out between them due to cleaning at a construction site in Çatalköy at around at 12:00pm on Wednesday, August, 17.

The seriously injured Akıntemi was transferred to the Lefkosa State Hospital where he was observed in the Intensive Care Service and that his life was in danger.  

Police said the knife used in the incident was taken as evidence.

Police said the suspect was identified and arrested in Girne during police investigation into the attempted murder.