Police in Koforidua have taken into custody a 30-year-old man identified as Kwame Mensah. He is accused of killing his friend.
The arrest followed an incident where the deceased was allegedly stabbed. This happened after a disagreement between the two men.
The dispute reportedly centered around a GH¢300 debt owed by one of the individuals to the other. The argument escalated into a physical confrontation.
Authorities have confirmed Mensah is the suspect in the fatal stabbing. He is currently being held by the Ghana Police Service.
Investigations into the full circumstances of the incident are underway. The Koforidua District Police are leading the inquiry.
The Prosecutor's office will review the findings. They will determine the charges to be brought against the suspect.
This case highlights the dangers of unresolved disputes and debts. It also underscores the response of law enforcement to violent crime.