In a tragic incident, 23-year-old Alfred, a Ghanaian man living in Saskatoon, Canada, was stabbed to death by a co-worker on Monday night at approximately 7 p.m., according to a post on X by EDHUB.
Details of the Incident:
- Victim: Alfred, originally from Kumasi-Afrancho, Ghana, had moved to Canada in September 2024.
- Suspect: A 53-year-old man who was both a friend and co-worker of Alfred. This individual typically provided Alfred with transportation to work.
The attack occurred during a work break where, without provocation, the suspect reportedly stabbed Alfred 17 times. An eyewitness, Maame Pokuah, a Ghanaian resident in Toronto, narrated the ordeal, highlighting the unexpected nature of the violence.
Aftermath:
After the assault, the suspect fled the scene but was apprehended by the Saskatoon police shortly thereafter. The police have confirmed that the Major Crime Section is conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the motives behind this shocking act.
Community and Family Response:
The Ghanaian community and Alfred’s family are grappling with this sudden loss. There is a profound sense of shock and mourning as they await further details from the ongoing police investigation.
A 53-year-old man gruesomely stabbed a 23-year-old Ghanaian man to death on Monday night at around 7 p.m. in Saskatoon, Canada, for unknown reasons.
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) January 22, 2025
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