A Ghanaian student, who moved to Canada just four months ago, has been stabbed to death at work after spending only a few days as a part-time employee at DSI Underground Canada.
Alfred Okyere, 23, arrived in Canada in 2024 and had been staying with his older sister, Lydia Obeng. He was allegedly killed by his co-worker, 53-year-old Troy Francis Leclair, at DSI, a mining supply company.
In an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Ms Obeng shared that the police informed them Mr Okyere was stabbed more than a dozen times.
“They told us there was an altercation, and he was stabbed 17 times in 30 seconds,” she explained. “I know he is very calm. Alfred is never troublesome. It was a new job he told me he found, and he started last Wednesday. He left around 2:40, took an Uber, and went to work.” She added, “Alfred’s name never crossed my mind when I saw the police here. I know he is very calm. Alfred is not trouble.”
“When the police broke the news, I couldn’t believe it until they brought me his bag. I packed his lunch and everything when he was leaving, and a document we took to SGI. So he clearly told me that he was the one.”
In a statement, the police confirmed that Mr Okyere suffered injuries from the stabbing and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
“Upon arrival, police located a 23-year-old male victim suffering from stab wounds,” said a police statement. “He was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.”
However, Ms Obeng stated that the family has not received any information regarding the circumstances of Mr Okyere’s death.
Meanwhile, Canadian police have charged Mr Leclair with murder.
