47-yr-old Oba Adefunmi II Of African Village In US ‘Murdered’ By Sister

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

Authorities said the deceased was stabbed on Monday, July 29, 2024, 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.

The victim, identified as a 47-year-old man, was taken to a nearby hospital where he eventually 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.

Reports said the investigation into the incident was ongoing.