Sekondi: Man arrested for fatally stabbing teenage brother
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The tragedy occurred on the evening of Saturday, August 16, 2025, when a heated quarrel between the siblings allegedly escalated into violence.
Police in the Western Region have arrested Anthony Acquah, accused of stabbing his 17-year-old brother, Francis Mensah, to death during a family dispute at Manpong-Pepease, Sekondi.
The tragedy occurred on the evening of Saturday, August 16, 2025, when a heated quarrel between the siblings allegedly escalated into violence. According to police findings, Acquah attacked Francis with a knife, killing him instantly, before fleeing the scene.
After days in hiding, officers from the Kwesimintsim District Police Command tracked Acquah down to a hideout in Kojokrom on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, where he was arrested.
In a statement, Superintendent Olivia Adiku, Head of Public Affairs for the Western Regional Police Command, confirmed the arrest, stressing that the suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations.
Police have assured the public that justice will be pursued and urged calm as the case proceeds.
