W/R:23 year old stabbed to death at Bepoh in Prestea Huni Valley Municipality

A 23-year-old man, Appiah Kwasi, has allegedly been stabbed with scissors to death at Bepoh near Appiate in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region on Friday, November 15, 2024.

 

The sad incident happened during a school competition grand finale between Ehyireso Methodist JHS and Bepoh D/A JHS at Ehyireso Junction Park.

A misunderstanding ensued between the deceased, who is from Ehyireso, and the supporters of Bepoh D/A JHS over a penalty infringement awarded to Bepoh D/A JHS. This caused them to equalize the goals to 1-1 in the second half, but Ehyireso Methodist JHS won the match in a penalty shootout.

 

According to the reports, one of the suspects from the Bepoh Community, popularly known as D-Black, stabbed the deceased Appiah Kwasi multiple times with scissors during the brawl in the park.

The victim was rushed to Ehyireso Nkwanta Health Centre but was transferred to Bogoso Municipal Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The body has been deposited in the municipal morgue at Bogoso for preservation and autopsy.

Meanwhile, The Prestea Huni Valley Municipal Police Command has arrested D-Black, the prime suspect, and his accomplices and commenced investigations into the incident.