Residents of Takinta, a fishing community in Jomoro Municipality of Ghana’s Western Region, have been left in shock following the killing of a man who reportedly intervened to stop a neighbour from harming himself.
The deceased, identified as Cosmos Ndah, was said to have gone to his neighbour’s home after learning that the man, identified as Nya Meah, had expressed intentions of ending his life. Community sources told Daily Guide Network that Meah had earlier confided in some residents that he was overwhelmed and no longer wanted to live.
Witnesses said Ndah, described by locals as a concerned and respected member of the community, decided to intervene by speaking with Meah in an attempt to calm him and dissuade him from taking any harmful action.
However, the intervention reportedly escalated into a confrontation, during which Ndah was fatally attacked. He was pronounced dead at the scene, plunging the community into mourning.
The Ghana Police Service has since taken over the case and confirmed the arrest of the suspect. Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Community leaders have called for calm while urging residents to seek help and support for individuals experiencing emotional or psychological distress, noting the need for early intervention to prevent similar tragedies.