Xenophobic Attack: Ghanaians Reportedly Kill 5 Nigerians Over Allege Murder

Media reports indicates that Nigerian Ghana resident, Thompson Peter, allegedly stabbed Ghanaian 27-year-old Misbau Amadu in the head with a knife after a confrontation at his residence at about 10:00pm on Thursday. The Police in Sowutoum area of Ghana have arrested Peter for allegedly stabbing the Ghanaian man to death, claiming the purported victim was a thief. Peter, was reported to have said he committed the act in self defence. The incident has reportedly led to xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in Ghana, with five persons killed in reprisal so far.
The policemen who reportedly visited the alleged crime scene were also attacked and chased away by the protesting Ghanaians. Reports indicate that the victim was rushed to the Mary Lucy Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival by the doctors. Inspector Kwabena Danso, Deputy Accra Regional Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), said a week ago, Thompson Peter lodged a complaint at the Sowutoum Police Station that Misbau Amadu had broken into his apartment and stolen some items.