Ghana vows to pursue justice for 15-year-old killed in New York
By Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana has pledged its support to the family of 15-year-old Ghanaian Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, while on his way to school. In a press statement issued on Friday, October 30, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Javits was shot […]
On October 30, 2026, Ghana's Government pledged its support for the family of 15-year-old Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, while walking to school. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the teen was killed by unidentified assailants around 9:20 a.m. on October 29, 2026. The government firmly condemned the incident and urged the relevant authorities in New York to carry out a comprehensive investigation to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa personally contacted Javits' father, Thomas Frimpong, to convey the government's condolences and assure the family of its unwavering support. "We will pursue justice, and we will make sure that those who did this do not get away with it," the Minister stated. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also informed the family that the Government of Ghana would collaborate with United States authorities to pursue justice and provide the family with necessary legal and consular assistance.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the safety, dignity, and well-being of its citizens, irrespective of their location. Further condolences were extended to Javits’ friends and loved ones in both Ghana and the United States, particularly his mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, who resides in Kumasi. The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing.
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