Ghanaian government demands justice as three citizens killed in US
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affars Correspondent A disturbing series of violent acts targeting Ghanaian nationals across the United States has ignited profound concern in Accra and within the diaspora. Three separate homicides involving Ghanaian citizens, occurring between Georgia and New York, have prompted high-level diplomatic intervention and urgent calls for accountability from American…
The Ghanaian government has called for justice following three separate homicides of Ghanaian nationals in the United States. The incidents occurred in Georgia, New York, and New York City, the most recent being 15-year-old Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, who was gunned down while walking to school in the Bronx.
The tragedy in Georgia involved Akpene Diamond Tetteh, a 37-year-old scholar who was shot and killed in Savannah just weeks after earning her PhD. Savannah law enforcement identified two 15-year-old juveniles as suspects, one of whom was apprehended and arraigned, while the other remains at large.
In New York City, Joseph Owusu, a 24-year-old caregiver, was found dead under unexplained circumstances. The NYPD confirmed an autopsy is being conducted as they investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Ghanian diplomatic officials have been actively engaged with U.S. authorities, maintaining communication and expressing their commitment to seeking justice and ensuring the safety of Ghanaian citizens abroad.
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