A Ghanaian teenager has been arrested in Kumasi, Ghana for allegedly stabbing his friend to death before running into hiding, Modern Ghana reports.
The 19-year-old identified as Abubakar Saddique went into hiding after he stabbed his good friend, Mustapha Osman, also 19, several times resulting in his death.
According to reports, the deceased had earlier inflicted cutlass wounds on the suspect during a fight in August.
Saddique told the police that he had paid the medical bills and asked Osman to refund the money but the victim had refused. This led to him ambushing Osman and stabbing him.
Ashanti Regional Police PRO, ASP Mohammed Yussif Tanko revealed that Saddique had chased Oman, cornered him and stabbed him.
He was rushed to the Manhyia Government Hospital for treatment but he was pronounced dead.
After going into hiding, the police managed to arrest the Ghanaian teenager, Saddique. He will be charged to court for his crime.
