In Kasoa Ofaakor, Awutu Senya East District, a 30-year-old man, Kwabena Mensah, was brutally lynched by his friends over a disputed GH₵200.
The altercation reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over a share of money collected from an estate developer who had flouted a traditional ban on noise making.
According to Kwabena’s brother, Edem Saglo, the group of friends, allegedly Asafo members of Kasoa Odupong Ofaako Stool, had earlier received GH₵7,000 from the developer as a fine. However, when Kwabena demanded his share of the additional GH₵200, a heated argument ensued, leading to a violent attack on him at a drinking spot around 11:00 pm on Sunday.
Edem, who witnessed the attack, recounted how the suspects, identified as Beards and Baddest Shatta, wielded stones and sticks, leaving Kwabena in a critical condition.
Despite attempts to revive him, Kwabena succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The suspects remain at large, and the case has been reported at the Kasoa Ofaako District Police Command.
The police have launched an investigation into the matter, and a manhunt is underway to apprehend the suspects. As the family mourns the loss of their loved one, they are also calling for calm and urging the authorities to ensure that justice is served.
