The landlord who shot and killed his tenant at Ofankor in the Greater Accra Region over rent issues has said he did so in self-defence.
The Police are currently investigating why Victor Steve Nana Kankam allegedly shot and killed Benjamin Okyere over for allegedly refusing to move out of a 2 bedroom apartment following the expiration of his rent.
But the suspect told JOYNEWS the act was in self-defence.
"Although I am not supposed to talk to you without legal representation, all I can say is that I shot him [tenant] in self-defence," he said.
The deceased, 31, is popularly known as Trillionaire is a budding musician known for his album Pon Dem.
But sister and father of Benjamin Okyere are demanding swift action revealing they saw signs of the action.
The angry youth of the area went berserk and set fire on Mr Kamkam's property.
Steve Nana Kamkam has been remanded in police custody and he will be tested for coronavirus. He will reappear in court on June 8.
Latest Stories
-
Former Deputy AG Joseph Kpemka appointed Deputy MD for BOST
1 min -
Celebration of debts with Kenkey parties brought our economy to this low level – Suhuyini
11 mins -
Amidu’s petition strengthening Akufo-Addo’s desire to remove independent officeholders – Suhuyini
54 mins -
I was so proud when Afronita and Abigail danced to ‘Antenna’ at Britain’s Got Talent – Fuse ODG
1 hour -
Martin Amidu can’t judge Kissi Agyebeng by his ‘low standards’ – Suhuyini
1 hour -
GOC President denies not fulfilling promise to Deborah Acquah after 2022 Commonwealth Games
1 hour -
Foden named English Premier League Player of the Season
2 hours -
Amidu’s petition against Special Prosecutor not strong enough to justify an impeachment – Amanda Clinton
2 hours -
Ghanaians can’t continue to suffer for your recklessness – Minority Leader to government
2 hours -
Project worth $134m launched to eliminate mercury in medical devices
2 hours -
Fix depreciating Cedi urgently instead of securing new loans – Ato Forson to government
2 hours -
EC should take immediate steps to expand voter registration access – New Force
3 hours -
Women’s Premier League and FA Cup finals set for June 8 at University of Ghana Stadium
3 hours -
Parliament approves $150m loan to tackle Accra floods under GARID project
3 hours -
Banks deny engaging in practices contributing to cedi’s depreciation
3 hours