Okada Rider Stabbed to Death at Amoaku in Amenfi West in Attempted Motorcycle Theft; Suspect Arrested

A devastating incident has unfolded in Amoaku, a community near Samreboi within the Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region, where a 20-year-old man, identified as Kofie, was fatally stabbed by his friend, known as Jacob alias Jaybad, during an attempted motorcycle theft.

According to an eyewitness account, the victim was employed as an okada rider (commercial motorcyclist), while the suspect was reportedly involved in illegal mining activities. The suspect allegedly requested Kofie to transport him to a specific location around 5:00 am. Upon reaching the destination, the suspect launched an attack on Kofie, employing an unidentified weapon to inflict a stab wound to the victim’s ribs. Following the assault, the suspect fled the scene with the victim’s motorcycle.

Law enforcement authorities were promptly notified, and the body of the deceased has been transported to the Asankragwa Catholic Hospital for a thorough investigation. The suspect, Jacob alias Jaybad, has been apprehended and is currently being held in custody at the Asankragwa Police Station, pending further investigation and legal proceedings. The incident has raised eyebrows in Amoaku community, highlighting the devastating consequences of crime and violence.