Ahmed Deen-Jah was stabbed to death in east London five years ago
(Picture: Met Police)Police are offering a £20,000 reward for information about a killer who stabbed a man to death in east London five years ago.
Ahmed Deen-Jah, 24, died after being attacked at the BJ Wines convenience shop on Freemasons Road, Canning Town, on April 2, 2017.
On Friday, officers released new CCTV images of a person they would like to speak to in connection with their investigation.
Shortly after the fourth anniversary of his death Ahmed’s younger brother, Abubakkar Junior Jah, was also stabbed to death in nearby Coolfin Road.
Ten people have been arrested in connection with Abubakkar’s murder and the investigation continues.
On the day of Ahmed’s death, he went into BJ Wines to buy a cigarette lighter.
The killer chased Ahmed around the shop before attacking him, fatally stabbing him in the heart and causing a number of slash injuries to one of his hands.
Ahmed was given emergency first aid by medics, but died at the scene a short time later.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect get into a black Mercedes car, which was parked outside the shop.
Two other men were also thought to have been in the car, which fled the scene before police arrived. The car had been reported stolen several days earlier.
Speaking in 2017, Ahmed’s father Abubakarr Jah said: “Ahmed was a beautiful, kind boy. He wanted to do something with his life. Now we have lost him. He didn’t deserve for this to happen.
“Young people need to put down their knives and stop the violence. It is destroying families and communities."
DCI Kelly Allen, who is leading the investigation, said: “It’s hard to imagine the pain and heartbreak Ahmed’s parents have been through over the past five years after losing two of their children in such awful circumstances.
“I am certain that somebody will know who was responsible for Ahmed’s death and will be able to provide the information we need to allow his family a small amount of closure.
“We know Ahmed was involved in a local gang and sadly I have to keep an open mind to this being a factor that led to this death.
“I know people involved in gangs feel unable to speak to the police, either through fear of reprisals or because of a lack of trust.
“I’d like to reassure you that any information would be treated confidentially and we can take steps to protect your identity.”
She added that those who may have felt unable to come forward at the time of Ahmed’s death might feel differently five years on.
Three people, all aged 23, were arrested and were released under investigation while three men were released with no further action.
Anyone with information that could help police is asked to call the incident room on 020 8345 1570. Alternatively, call 101 quoting CAD 5326/02Apr17.
