- Baker, 21, allegedly killed his friend Kwadwo Bright over a plastic chair in Ashtown, Kumasi.
- The incident occurred on September 4, 2025.
- Baker evaded arrest for over two weeks while being sheltered by his father at a store in Kumasi Railway Market.
- Traders noticed unusual food deliveries, raising suspicions of Baker’s presence.
- Police arrested Baker and his father on September 20, 2025; both are assisting with investigations.
- The case has caused concern in the community, with authorities working to ensure justice.
In a tragic incident in Kumasi, a 21-year-old man named Baker has been arrested for allegedly killing his friend, Kwadwo Bright, during a dispute over a plastic chair in Ashtown, Ashanti Region, on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Baker managed to evade authorities for over two weeks, reportedly hiding at the Kumasi Railway Market with the help of his father, who allegedly sheltered him in his store to prevent his capture. Observant traders noted unusual activity, including frequent deliveries of food to the shop, which eventually raised suspicions about the young man’s presence.
Police eventually apprehended both Baker and his father on Saturday, September 20, 2025, bringing them into custody for questioning. Authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing to ensure justice for Kwadwo Bright and to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the deadly altercation.
