In the Bono Region of Ghana, a heart-wrenching incident unfolded at a popular drinking spot in Berekum. Twin brothers, Harus and Farouk, are now at the center of a police manhunt after allegedly stabbing a young 17-year-old boy named Alhassan Sulemana to death.
The tragic event occurred on a fateful Sunday, July 16, 2023, around 01:30 in the early hours. Alhassan’s life was cruelly taken away, and his lifeless body now rests at the Berekum Holy Family Catholic Hospital mortuary, awaiting preservation and an autopsy.
While the incident has shaken the community, details are scarce, and the Berekum Divisional Police Command has launched an investigation into the matter. A source from the police confirmed the occurrence to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) but chose not to elaborate further at this stage.
It was revealed that the deceased, Alhassan, and the twin suspects, Harus and Farouk, were friends. On the night of the incident, they had attended a night party at the drinking spot, but unfortunately, a heated dispute erupted between them.
Amidst the chaos of the confrontation, one of the suspects brandished a pair of scissors, which he tragically used to deliver a fatal stab to Alhassan’s chest. The consequences of that impulsive act were irreversible.
Alhassan’s grieving mother, Hajia Safia Sulemana, was inconsolable, drowning in tears at the sudden loss of her beloved son. She made an emotional plea to the authorities for a swift and thorough investigation to bring justice to her son’s senseless death.
As the community tries to comprehend the shocking turn of events, many are left wondering how such a tragedy could unfold between childhood friends. The bonds of friendship, once cherished, have now been shattered, leaving behind a void that can never be filled.
The town of Berekum mourns, and the police intensify their efforts to apprehend the twin brothers responsible for this devastating act. The memory of young Alhassan Sulemana will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, while justice remains the beacon of hope for his grieving family and friends.