Fight over ?5,000 results in death

A 26-year old unemployed, Francis Ezu, is in the grips of the Gbi Bla Police (Hohoe) for twisting the neck of his friend Isaac Amoako, 29, over ?5,000 (about 80 US cents) resulting in his death.

Information gathered reveals that the two friends attended a funeral. While there, they danced to entertain the mourners. Onlookers noted that the deceased, Isaac Amoako was given ?10,000 for dancing very well.

The accused, Francis Ezu, allegedly demanded that the money be shared equally, but Amoako, who was handicapped, objected, but indicated that as a friend he would give him ?2,000.

Not satisfied with this, the accused who was always said to be beating his friend, once again started fighting Amoako.

They were separated by people around but Francis once again cornered his friend for another fight. In the process, the deceased was said to have bitten the leg of the accused who in turn grabbed the deceased's neck, twisting it.

He was taken to the hospital where he died during treatment. When was contacted, the officer in charge of the Gbi-Bla Police Station, Chief Inspector Christian Kwami Wortordzor, confirmed the story and indicated that the body of the deceased, will be taken to the Police Hospital for autopsy.