Ksi: 24-Year-Old Mobile Money Vendor Killed in His Room; Killers Escape with Over Gh200,000
Community in Shock as Police Investigate Murder of Young Vendor
- A 24-year-old mobile money vendor, Junior, was killed in his room at Kwadaso Onion Market
- The killers reportedly stole over Gh200,000 from the victim
- The police have launched an investigation, but no arrests have been made yet
Tragedy struck at the Kwadaso Onion Market in Kumasi when a 24-year-old mobile money vendor, Junior, was brutally killed in his room.
The incident, according to reports, is believed to have occurred on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
The deceased, identified as Junior, a native of Ejisu Onwe, was known to his colleagues and friends as a hardworking and diligent individual who worked at the Kumasi Race Course.
According to an eyewitness, Junior had returned home last Saturday with a substantial amount of money—over Gh200,000 (Ghanaian cedis). The witness suspects that the killers may have been motivated by the large sum of money Junior had in his possession.
The police have launched an investigation into Junior’s murder, but no arrests have been made so far.
The community is in shock as Junior’s family and friends mourn the loss of a young life cut short. Junior’s death highlights the risks and challenges faced by mobile money vendors, who often handle large sums of cash and are vulnerable to robbery and violence.
The incident has also raised concerns about the safety and security of market traders and vendors in the area.
As the police continue their investigation into Junior’s murder, the community is calling for justice and an end to the violence that has claimed the life of this young and promising individual.
Source: Papadat
