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23-year-old Canada-based Ghanaian stabbed to death by co-worker

A post shared on X by EDHUB indicated that the incident occurred at 7pm.

The post further indicated that a resident In Toronto, who narrated the incident, explained that the suspect, who is a co-worker and friend of Alfred, attacked him during break, stabbing him 17 times without provocation

Maame Pokuah, who is familiar with the victim, further said that Alfred had recently moved to Canada in September 2024, and also the suspect regularly picks Alfred up for work.

The suspect, according to the post, fled the scene after the brutal attack, but was apprehended by the Saskatoon police a short distance away.

In a statement, the police revealed the the Members of the Major Crime Section are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.

The motive behind the attack is currently unknown.

The social media post was captioned, “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. According to Maame Pokuah, a Ghanaian resident in Toronto who narrated the incident, the victim, originally from Kumasi-Afrancho, was known as Alfred/Joe and had only moved to Canada in September 2024.

“She explained that the suspect was a friend and co-worker of Alfred, who normally picked him up for work. Shockingly, during a break at work, the 53-year-old suspect pulled out a knife and attacked Alfred, stabbing him 17 times without any provocation.”

See the post below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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