A young man has died after allegedly swallowing ten tablets of tramadol in a competition.
Reports suggest that the shocking incident happened in Babile in the Upper West Region.
According to reports, the victim has been identified as Kukura, was a native of Tugo in the Jirapa Municipality but resided in Babile in the Lawra Municipality.
The information gathered suggests he allegedly took ten(10) tablets to surpass a friend who had swallowed six(6) at a go.
Kukura reportedly became weak moments later and was rushed to the Basile Polyclinic for treatment, where he was pronounced dead shortly.
In a post shared by SIKAOFFICIAL, read, “A reckless challenge among friends has reportedly ended in tragedy in Babile in the Upper West Region after a young Ghanaian man allegedly died from taking an excessive dose of tramadol in an attempt to outdo his peers.
The victim, identified as Kukura, was a native of Tugo in the Jirapa Municipality but resided in Babile in the Lawra Municipality. Reports indicate that he allegedly took ten(10) tablets to surpass a friend who had swallowed six(6) at a go.
He reportedly became weak moments later and was rushed to the Basile Polyclinic for treatment, but sadly passed away shortly after.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the news wrote, “He did very well, let’s all congratulate him!
Gyimie’s death like this!”.
“Those same will call him “kwasia” when narrating the story to others. To the living, please be wise in your youth!’, a netizen added.
A netizen added, “When people are idle, the devil finds work for them.
This probably wouldn’t have happened if they were engaged in any work of some sort !!!”.
A netizen added, “Gen Z’a challenging themselves over fo*lish things. I don’t see most challenging themselves over any reasonable thing that would build their lives and impact society. May he RIP! Condolences to the families he has left in pain”.
In related news, a lady has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit drugs concealed in a meat pie and yoghurt into a police cell.
The suspect has been identified as a 21-year-old suspect identified as Anita.
Reports suggest she was arrested by police in Ashaiman.
The information gathered suggests Anita is the girlfriend of a detainee identified as Richard Acquah.
She was busted after a search conducted on the items led to the discovery of tramadol hidden inside the meat pie.
The news shared by SIKAOFFICIAL on X read, “A 21-year-old suspect identified as Anita has reportedly been arrested by police in Ashaiman for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit drugs concealed in a meat pie and yoghurt into a police cell.
The suspect, said to be the girlfriend of a detainee identified as Richard Acquah, was apprehended while allegedly attempting to deliver the illegal substances to him after he requested food.
A search conducted on the items led to the discovery of tramadol hidden inside the meat pie, resulting in the arrest of the young woman”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the development wrote, “Throwing it all away for a detained suspect who is prolly a junky. Some of these Gen Z fo) de3”.
See the post below:
A reckless challenge among friends has reportedly ended in tragedy in Babile in the Upper West Region after a young Ghanaian man allegedly died from taking an excessive dose of tramadol in an attempt to outdo his peers.
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) May 22, 2026
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