Ketu South: A young man has allegedly set fire to his brother's house after a short argument on Friday, June 20, at about 1230 hours, causing damages to the victim's entire belongings. The disturbing incident occurred at Nogokpo Kugbagbokope in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, the fire allegedly destroyed personal belongings, including clothing, Kente weaving equipment, food items, roofing materials, and a sum of GHC 1,275.00. Mr. Joe Kugbagbo, the victim, in an interview with the agency, alleged that his younger brother Gabriel Kugbagbo approached him with ominous statements which he considered as a joke, as there had been no quarrel between the two in recent times.
Mr. Kugbagbo recounted that while he was lying down in his room, he started to smell something burning and noticed a hot temperature. He later realized that the house was on fire after the suspect had allegedly poured a flammable substance, believed to be petrol, around the premises. He lamented that the properties and belongings he had worked for his entire life were destroyed by the fire, leaving him with only the dress he wore that day.
GNA further gathered that Mr. Kugbagbo, the suspect, initially refused to talk to the media but later admitted to the act to Mr. Jonas Fotor Agbagba, the Assembly Member of the area. The suspect noted that the act was triggered by an insult and accusations from his elder brother, who accused him of being a wizard. The Assembly Member also confirmed that the case has since been reported to the police, who have apprehended the suspect for further investigation.
