Two men have reportedly died following a violent disagreement over the sharing of money in the Ogunpa area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

The incident occurred on Monday when the two suspected area boys allegedly engaged in a heated argument over how to divide money given to them.

It was the disagreement degenerated into a knife fight, with both men inflicting injuries on each other.

One of the men reportedly stabbed his opponent in the right wrist, while the other retaliated by stabbing him in the neck, killing him at the scene.

The second victim, who sustained injuries during the confrontation, was reportedly rushed to a nearby hospital but died from excessive blood loss before receiving adequate medical attention.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, saying an investigation had been launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

“Yes, two persons stabbed themselves to death at Ogunpa over a mere argument, and investigation has been launched into the mystery surrounding their death,” Ayanlade said.

The police are expected to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal confrontation as investigations continue.