Oloyo of Oyotunji in South Carolina, USA, Alayeluwa Oloyotunji Adefunmi , is dead.
The Yoruba community leader was reportedly stabbed to death by suspected 53-year-old woman, Akiba Meredith, in his African village, Oyotunji.
According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office they first received a report of a stabbing in the Village on Bryant Lane in Sheldon around 2:45 p.m. on Monday.
There, they say they found a 47-year-old man, who was taken to the hospital by Beaufort County EMS. The man, who has not been identified, died of his injuries.
According to the Sheriff’s Office. They say that 53-year-old Akiba Meredith left the area after the stabbing.
Meredith was located after Sheriff’s deputies, investigators, a Patrol K9 team, and the Aviation Unit assisted in the search.
Meredith was arrested for murder and is currently being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center.
It is unclear what may have led up to the stabbing. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office says the incident is still under investigation.
