Outrage as upcoming artiste allegedly stabbed to death by uncle over N600 Maltina

• Dripping Louis, a promising young artiste, was allegedly stabbed to death by his uncle over a bottle of N600 Maltina 
• Neighbors and fans have expressed shock and outrage over the incident, condemning the brutal act and calling for justice
• Reactions to the incident on social media have ranged from sympathy for the victim's family to annoyance and outrage over the senseless loss of life

Tragedy has struck the Mokola community in Ibadan after Dripping Louis, a rising artiste, was allegedly stabbed to death by his uncle, Bashiru.

The fatal altercation reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a bottle of Maltina worth N600. Nigerians are now calling for justice in response to the artiste’s death. 

According to eyewitness accounts, the altercation occurred at the family residence, where a heated argument quickly escalated into violence. Bashiru allegedly attacked the young musician, inflicting fatal wounds. 

The incident has sparked widespread shock and outrage, with neighbors and fans mourning the untimely loss. Many have taken to social media to express their grief and condemn the senseless act. 

Instablog reported that residents in the area apprehended Bashiru, who was subsequently beaten by an angry mob before he was eventually restrained. 

While some speculate that Bashiru may have been under the influence of alcohol, his actions have been widely condemned as unjustifiable.

Reactions to the incident have ranged from sympathy for the victim's family to annoyance and outrage over the senseless loss of life.

Netizens react to Dripping Louis's death

Here are some reactions below, 

@Ivy wrote: This is so sad😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 A man’s enemies are members of his household!”

@Uzochi Okeke wrote: cHe hasn't even made it yet but the animosity and envy of vile family members cut his life short.”

@ImGid wrote: “Where’s the conscience of men?, Dey hit human being like animal. Blood of God.”

@Nike Bello wrote: “Please am lost #600 maltina haaa did he buy maltina and hasn't paid or the uncle wanted him to pay for him pls someone clarify.”

@Newslinewwrld wrote: “Which one is fast rising. They have kpai person because of come on maltina. The kpaya should be given a life sentence finish.”

@Nneka61 wrote: “Same Ibadan wey I dey so? Ibadan people why stoop so low for a bottle of malt. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏾” 

@Kontrolla19 wrote: “You kpia person because of 600 naira maltina? Thank God say i no be judge sha.. people like him i will invent a new plainful execution style for him..” 

@fun_tall69 wrote: “I guess he's living with his Uncle...and somethings have been boiling before. does Uncle has a wife in the house. I rest my case.” 

@PGaelefaith wrote: “This is sad. Could I be just the drink,or something else was involved that led to such a sad incident?”

@Ralphjosh1 wrote: “Abeg one tin still surprise me till this minute, person go die a painful and fatal death, una go say make him or she rest in peace, how but how naaaa🤷🤷, how e wan take rest in peace HOWWWWW??? I just wan know.”

@TheMan07457598 wrote: “Anything fight I no dey put body. If the matter pass wetin we fit settle as gentlemen, police go involve. I no get body wey pesin wan stab.” 

Angry mob sets man ablaze for allegedly beheading woman in Delta

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that a man in Delta State was burnt to death by a mob after allegedly beheading a woman. 

The incident marked the third case of ritual killings in Delta State in under two months. 

The police urged for solutions to the rising trend of ritual killings linked to the "get-rich-quick" mentality.