Three teenage girls are in police custody for their alleged involvement in the death of 16-year-old Dennis Owusu Ansah, a recent Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduate who was set to start school on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

The tragic incident according to Citinews report occurred on Monday night around 7:30 p.m. in Anloga, Ashanti Region, following a dispute between Dennis and one of the girls while the trio was escorting a friend home. Eyewitnesses report that during the altercation, one of the girls pulled out a knife and stabbed Dennis in the rib, resulting in severe bleeding.

Dennis was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. His family is heartbroken, with his mother and brother expressing profound shock and grief over the loss.

“We went to Tweneboa Kodua (SHS) on Saturday, and we were told to report on Thursday. So, I beg the authorities to ensure that justice is served,” said Stella Frimpong, the deceased's mother.

Evans Owusu Ansah, Dennis's brother, emphasized the family's demand for justice, stating, “What we require is that the government assist and ensure that justice is served because you can’t kill a boy just like that. For a child of 15 years, you can’t just stab someone’s child. The government must ensure the right thing is done. I am surprised a child of her age could do such a thing.”