A seemingly trivial debt of 300 Ghana cedis (GHC 300) has ended in tragedy, claiming the life of a man in the New Nkusukum area of the Mfantseman Municipality in the Central Region.
The victim, identified as Agyeiku, reportedly died following a violent altercation with his friend and fellow labourer, Kwame Pluto. According to eyewitnesses and local accounts, the incident unfolded after the two men, who worked together as informal “hustlers,” returned home from a day’s work.
As they prepared to share their earnings, Agyeiku asked Kwame Pluto for his portion. An argument broke out when Kwame Pluto allegedly refused to hand over the money. The disagreement quickly escalated: Agyeiku tried to restrain Kwame Pluto to secure his payment, prompting Kwame Pluto to allegedly draw a sharp object, described as a “size,” and stab Agyeiku multiple times.
The brutal attack left Agyeiku severely wounded. He later fainted and was rushed to the Roman Catholic Hospital in Mankessim around 8 PM. Despite efforts by medical personnel, Agyeiku succumbed to his injuries.
Alhaji Ali Abubakar Soring, Assembly Member for New Nkusukum, confirmed the incident and expressed profound sorrow over the needless loss of life. He revealed that the suspect, Kwame Pluto, has been remanded in police custody at Cape Coast Ankafu for two weeks pending further investigation.
Family members and eyewitnesses recounted that the confrontation began after the pair returned from a funeral in Kumasi, a disagreement that tragically spiraled out of control.
The local community has been left shocked by the deadly violence over such a minor debt, with many stressing the urgent need for peaceful conflict resolution in such matters.
Police investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances and ensure justice is served for Agyeiku.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
