50-year-old man stabbed to death in Oti

A 50-year-old man, has been stabbed to death by his cousin during a family disagreement at Bodada in the Jasikan District of the Oti Region.

Francis Brown, who allegedly stabbed Isacc Kojo Boampong, to death, had fled from the town.

Police Superintendent, Mr Lawrence Gbele of the Jasikan District Police Command, who confirmed the incident to GNA, said a search for the suspect had begun and appealed to the community to assist in arresting him.

He said neighbours found the deceased in a pool of blood in his house on Tuesday morning with multiple wounds on his legs and stomach.

Mr Gbele said the body was recovered and sent to the morgue of the Hohoe Municipal hospital for preservation.

He said the Police had commenced investigations into the death.

Source: GNA

Efo Korsi Senyo: Efo Korsi Senyo is the Executive Editor of AMN - publishers of AwakeNews.com.gh, Awake Africa Magazine and Awake TV. He has over 12years experience in journalism specialized in investigative journalism. Get in touch with him via editor@awakenews.com.gh

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  • All hands on deck on the issues of murder in the country. The public needs to be alert and tries to desist from acts that can lead conflicts. It's up to the government to set up effective and community police to be available within the communities in order to help curb these problems

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