The suspect and the victim reside at Sobande Close, Alagbole, Ajuwon in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The tragic incident happened on Sunday, around 6:30pm.
Prime 9ja Online learned that the suspect had confronted the victim about his alleged illicit relationship with his wife, a charge Emmanuel rejected.
Following a heated argument, the two men engaged in a fight that resulted in Emanuel stabbing Fiama to death.
Attempts to save Fiama from the injury were unsuccessful, as he died on his way to a hospital within their area.
The suspect also fled the scene immediately.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, SP Omolola Odutola, verified the incident.
Odutola said, “Around 8pm on that day, someone came to report that one Philip Fiama, a tenant, accused Ikem Chika Emmanuel, another tenant of having sexual intercourse with his wife.
“This was reported to have led to a fight when Ikem Chika Emmanuel stabbed Fiama on the chest. The deceased was said to have been confirmed dead in one Tamara Hospital.
“The suspect has escaped to an unknown destination and the case has been transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department, Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta for discreet investigation. The police are also on the trail of the fleeing suspect.”