Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, has met the mother of 15-year-old Ghanaian boy Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, who was shot dead in the Bronx, New York, in the United States.
Mr Quayson received Doris Adu Gyamfi to convey the government’s condolences to her and the bereaved family following the teenager’s death.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for the Deputy Minister to discuss the circumstances surrounding Javits’ death and reaffirm the Ministry’s commitment to pursuing the matter through Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the United States.
Mr Quayson said the Ministry would continue engaging the relevant US authorities to ensure that the circumstances surrounding the shooting receive the necessary attention.
He further assured the family of the government’s continued solidarity as they navigate the difficult period.
Javits, 15, was a Ghanaian national who lost his life in a shooting incident in the Bronx, New York.
