The Government of Ghana has condemned the tragic killing of a 15-year-old Ghanaian teenager, Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, who was fatally shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Bronx, New York.
In a press statement released on Friday, October 30, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that Javits was shot at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, while on his way to school in the Bronx.
The government expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of its full support in the pursuit of justice for the young victim.
According to the press statement, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, had spoken directly with the victim’s father, Thomas Frimpong, to convey the government’s solidarity and assure him that every effort would be made to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
“We will pursue justice, and we will make sure that those who did this do not get away with it,” the Minister stated.
The Minister also conveyed condolences on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, describing the incident as deeply saddening and expressing sympathy to the family during their difficult time.
Officials from Ghana’s Permanent Mission in New York have visited the victim’s father at his residence to commiserate with him and his family and offer the government’s support.
The Ministry emphasized that it will work closely with U.S. law enforcement authorities and provide the family with full legal and consular assistance throughout the investigation.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its citizens the safety, dignity and well-being of Ghanaians wherever they may be.
The statement also extended thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and loved ones of Javits in both Ghana and the United States, particularly his mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, in Kumasi.
By Francis Quasie
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