| Location | West London |
| Age | 16 years |
| Date of Birth | 7/1990 |
| Date of Death | 3/2007 |
| Visitors | 40,622 since 16/03/2007 |
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'Kodjo's family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support, may God
bless all of you. Meanwhile we will try and move on with the help of the Lord Jesus Christ. Signed
Lubi Tackson Okandja'
Kodjo died from a single knife wound to the heart on Wednesday 14th March 2007.
Kodjo's girlfriend Cookie said they were walking along Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, when a
boy approached and picked a fight.
She told the London Evening Standard: "Kodjo is not afraid of anyone so he said, 'Come on,
let's do this.' They went round a corner to be somewhere a bit quieter but we were
ambushed.
"Suddenly all these boys came from round the corner. They all had weapons - knives, hammers and
baseball bats. It was set up."
Witnesses described seeing a gang of boys and several girls chanting "kill him, kill him"
and throwing sticks at Kodjo, before he was attacked.
They are believed to have been trying to take his Staffordshire bull terrier - a much prized gang
accessory - which he would not hand over.
Cookie said she had cradled the boy as he lay dying, saying to him: "Please, please don't
die because I need you."
Kodjo's friend Natalie Hunter told Sky News: "I heard he got stabbed up in his heart,
tortured and he begged for his life and people (his attackers) would not stop and no one was there
to help him.
"I just don't understand why kids are killing kids."
Kodjo, who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, had been a student at St Charles Catholic
Sixth Form College in west London.
Headteacher Paul O'Shea described him as "friendly, gentle and peaceful" with an
"excellent record".
Anyone with information should call the incident room or 020 8534 4142 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555
111.
You didnt deserve to die Kodjo. May your blessed soul rest in perfect peace. We will all miss you
xxx
RIP Kodjo-Never will I forget you!
This all still doesn't seem real, I don't even know what to say. All the times we have been in each others company you where always so happy, so calm.
I remember pickng you up in the car last year summer, from Hammersmith Grove (the very same place you met death). We talked about your GCSE's and what your Predicted grades where. I saw you months later in hammersmith Broadway where I Congratulated you on doing so well.
Now such great talent has gone to waste! You where like an additional part of my family always calling my mum, mum.
I remember you being at every party Kayshia's ever had. It hurts me deep down to know that I knew you since you where around 13 and you have been taken so sudden.
Your death was unfair and cruel, but beautiful angel you will be missed and never ever, ever forgotten.
RIP Kodjo-enjoy your new life in the better place you have gone to.
To His family keep strong for God is Good!
r.i.p
ur death was not expected at all!! buh i hope u rest in peace....st charles misses u! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx r.i.p kizzle
an dis blak on blak crime man....wats the need?? it needs 2 STOP really !!!!!!!
What is going on!!
Firstly, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Kodjo's family and friends. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Secondly, I can't believe that another young life has been taken in such an horrendous and cowardly way. Some of our youths have totally lost it that they would take someone's life. Whatever is happening out there can no longer be ignored!
Rest easy Kodjo
Why?
What the hell is going on ?how can these kids be carrying on like this ? I have sons myself and i am scared cos i dont know what i would do if anything happened to them.the goverment need to review these laws cos it seems to me things are just getting worse.
where are these scumbag`s parents? what type of animals think it is ok to take somebody`s life like its nothing .
I say you want to play gangsters send them out to a real war like Iraq or Bosnia so the rest of us can try and live a normal life. rest in peace Kodjo may the good lord guide and bless the loved ones you have left behind
NOTE: He was NOT killed for his dog and it wasn't a gang fight. Please do not believe anything you hear on the radio, see on on the news, or read in the papers. they're all liars who are trying to make him out to be another statistic...
My best friend 4 life. Always were, always will be. Nothing in this world could replace him. I love him. Cars run on fuel . He was my fuel.
Kodjo, may u rest in perfect peace, even tho ur in a betta place now it's still bare sad dat ur gone,
U WILL BE MISSED DEARLY, BUT NEVA EVA 4GOTTON
God bless u xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THIS YOUNG MAN PLEASE STAY STRONG AND TRY TO BE POSITIVE. i DONT KNOW YOU GUYS BUT IAM A MUM AND YOUR LOSS SADINES ME DEEPLY GOD BLESS WHEN WILL THESE POINTLESS KILLINGS END THERE IS TOO MUCH HATE IN THE WORLD. THESE KILLINGS MAKE ME SO PROTECTIVE OF MY SON I FEAR FOR HIM IN SEPTEMBER WHEN HE STARTS TO GO TO SCHOOL BY HIMSELF OH GOD PLEASE HELP THESE CHILDREN YOUNG PEOPLE GIVE THEM GUIDANCE.
RIP another young lad
Who do these young thugs think they are, how dare they take the life of a young boy for street cred. My heart goes out to his parents, my son is 15 and i fear for him every day. It has to stop, it gets you so called gangstas nowhere!!!! How many more have to die before something is done, my prayers and sympathy are with your family.
These boys and girls are scum and need to be caught!!!!!!!!
This terrible. I cant believe that people can do such a terrible thing. By the sounds of things, this young man was a great person and highly regarded by his peers and teachers. I hope the mindless thugs who did this burn in hell. My heart goes out to the family who have to come to terms with all of this..........
Rest in Peace, Kodjo.
another angry mother
Who do these young thugs think they are, how dare they take the life of a young boy for street cred. My heart goes out to his parents, my son is 15 and i fear for him every day. It has to stop, it gets you so called gangstas nowhere!!!! How many more have to die before something is done, my prayers and sympathy are with you.
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