The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed that a mentally unstable boy stabbed a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to death in Akure.
Police spokesperson DSP Olushola Ayanlade said the officer died on Thursday while receiving treatment at the hospital.
The attack happened at Oke-Ala in Oba-Ile, Akure North Local Government Area.
According to Ayanlade, the officer was attacked while attempting to restrain the boy.
The suspect’s mother reportedly invited the NSCDC personnel to help control her son.
An eyewitness said the boy had battled mental instability for years.
The witness claimed he overpowered one of the officers, seized a knife from him and stabbed him several times.
He added that the officer died despite being armed at the time of the attack.
NSCDC spokesperson in Ondo State, DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, confirmed the incident.
He said the officer was trying to restrain the boy for medical evacuation before he was fatally stabbed.
In a separate development, the Nigerian Army has announced the death of a soldier who was attacked by a mentally unstable individual in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
The attack occurred on Sunday, November 16, 2025, while the soldier was on internal security duty.
Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Musa Yahaya, said the soldier was attempting to calm a chaotic situation when the attacker struck him with a heavy log.
Yahaya said the blow caused severe head injuries.
Other soldiers quickly intervened, neutralised the attacker and recovered the soldier’s weapon.
The injured soldier was rushed to Ikorodu General Hospital but was pronounced dead.
The army said the fallen soldier was buried according to Islamic rites in the presence of his commanding officers.
The 81 Division extended condolences to his family and friends and promised a thorough investigation.
The army also urged the public to report unusual behaviour to prevent similar tragedies.
