47-year-old Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II of Oyotunji African Village in US stabbed by sister

Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi Il of Oyotunji African village in Beaufort County, Southern Carolina, United State of America, was allegedly stabbed to death by his sister during a heated argument.

Authorities say the deceased was stabbed on Monday, WJCL reported.

According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, the BCSO communications center received a report of a stabbing around 2:45 p.m. at the village, which is located on Bryant Lane.

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The victim identified as a 47-year-old man, was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his wounds.

The suspect was identified as Akiba Kasale Meredith, 53, who had left the area on foot. Meredith was found a short time later. She was charged with murder and taken to the Beaufort County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing.

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