A tragic incident in Tamale has left a man dead following an alleged dispute over an unpaid debt for Tramadol, a prescription painkiller.
According to local reports, tensions escalated between the victim and the suspect after repeated demands for repayment of the Tramadol debt reportedly went unanswered. Eyewitnesses said the argument quickly turned violent, culminating in the fatal stabbing of the victim.
Police officers from the Tamale Command have launched an investigation into the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward. Authorities have also warned the public against taking the law into their own hands, emphasizing that disputes should be resolved through legal channels.
Residents of the area expressed shock over the incident, highlighting concerns about the rise of violent confrontations linked to drug-related debts. Community leaders called for increased awareness and preventive measures to curb similar occurrences in the future.
The suspect is currently in police custody, and further details about the case are expected as the investigation unfolds.
