By Christopher Oji
Tragedy struck at a brothel in Agboju area of Lagos when a commercial sex worker, simply identified as Osas was stabbed to death by man, who hired her services.
The suspects, Abdul, allegedly killed Osas for not satisfying him sexually after parting with N1,500.
It was gathered that Abdul visited Osas in her brothel room on Friday and paid N1, 500 for the night.
According to another prostitute, Justina, “after collecting the N1,500, Osas said Abdul, an Hausa man, was stinking and refused to sleep with him.
Abdul was asked to return the following day, Saturday night, for the consummation of the business, and he did.
“This time, Abdul had evil intention, as he came armed with a dagger. He was looking clean and went in with Osas. A few minutes later, we heard Osas calling for help. When we broke into the room, Osas was lying on the floor and Abdul threatened to kill anyone who dared come near him. We called the police and the Divisional Police Officer and his men raced to our brothel and arrested Abdul.”
Before the police arrived, Abdul had stabbed Osas several times and finally slit her throat.
Another prostitute, Baby Oku told Daily Sun: “The mallam who killed her was angry that when he needed sex the previous day, he was denied. His action was premeditated, as he was armed with dagger. He shouted that Osas humiliated him after collecting money from him.
“I don’t blame Osas for refusing to have sex with Abdul on Friday night. We are prostitute, but we also have the right to choose who we sleep with. But Osas should not have collected the money.”
When contacted, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officers, Mr. Chike Oti, said: “Yes, a commercial sex worker was stabbed to death at a hotel in Agboju. The D.P.O swung into action and arrested the suspect. The case has been transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba for further investigation.”