Authorities in the United Kingdom have charged two individuals in connection with the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Nigerian national, Ayowale Aladejana, in southeast London.
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, August 2, when emergency services were called to a residential property on Monson Road in the New Cross area.
Officers arrived at approximately 7:26 p.m. to find Aladejana suffering from stab wounds. Despite the efforts of the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance medics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem examination carried out the following day confirmed that the cause of death was a stab wound to the chest.
Following an investigation by homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police, two suspects were charged in connection with the killing. Ben Wazabanga, 23, of Fairfax Road in Bedford, faces charges of murder and possession of a knife.
He was remanded in custody and is expected to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court. Ronique Belfon, also 23, of Morinsbury Road in Bedford, has been charged with murder and is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Detectives have described the investigation as fast-paced and ongoing, with efforts continuing to piece together the full circumstances surrounding the incident. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Specially trained officers are currently providing support to Ayowale Aladejana’s family during this difficult time.
