Man charged with stabbing murder at Acacia Ridge park

A man has been charged by police after allegedly stabbing another man to death in a park in Brisbane’s south on Sunday.

A 22-year-old man has died after being stabbed in the chest at Acacia Ridge. Picture: Kate Stephenson

Police have charged a man with murder after a fatal stabbing south of Brisbane at the weekend, in which the victim’s body was found in a park.

Emmanuel Saki, 30, faced Richlands Magistrates Court on Monday charged with the murder of Bosco Minyurano, 22.

Police allege Saki stabbed Mr Minyurano, who was known to him, at Acacia Ridge about 12.10am on Sunday.

Mr Minyurano, of Acacia Ridge, was declared dead at a park on Mortimer Rd and Saki was arrested on Sunday.

Mr Saki, born in Khartoum, Sudan, remains remanded in custody and his matter will next be mentioned in Richlands Magistrates Court on August 19.

A brief of evidence was ordered by June 17 and Saki must enter a plea at the next court date.

Bosco’s older brother Lambert Minyurano told The Courier-Mail that every Mother’s Day will now be tarnished by the 22-year-old’s alleged murder.

Mr Minyurano said he was “dumbfounded” by his brother’s stabbing.

He said Bosco had visited his Acacia Ridge home on Saturday, where they had a brief conversation about their plans for the weekend.

“Bosco said he had been ‘chilling at home, kicking back’... it was a brief discussion then I went back inside to see my daughter,” he said.

“That was the last time we spoke.

“We have lived in this community for an awful long time now... I’m dumbfounded.

“(Bosco) was just a lovely person… for (his alleged murder) to have happened just like that I’m gobsmacked.

“And for it to happen on Mother’s Day is just devastating... now every Mother’s Day will be an awful day.”

Mr Minyurano said their mother had been “coping” with the support of the community.

“But there are days where we are going to feel lonely and think to ourselves ‘how did this happen’,” he said.

Mr Minyurano thanked the police who had provided the rest of the family with “relief and answers”.

“The African community has been very supportive as well.”

Mr Minyurano is being remembered as a “cherished individual” whose “infectious dancing could brighten up any room”.

A GoFundMe launched on behalf of the 22-year-old’s family has since raised more than $1500.

“Bosco leaves behind his mother, brothers and his cherished childhood friends,” the fundraiser read.

“Bosco was a cherished individual, beloved by all who knew him. He was a diligent and determined soul, striving to create a beautiful life for himself and his family.

“His kindness and happiness touched everyone he encountered, and his infectious dancing could brighten up any room.”

Niakwer Majak, who organised the fundraiser, said Mr Minyurano was “always ready to lend a helping hand, deeply valuing his family and friends”.

“He will be forever remembered by his parents, siblings, extended family, friends, and most importantly, his mother and brothers,” she wrote.

“The shock and heartbreak of his loss on Mother’s Day is immeasurable.

“As we navigate this profound loss ... we also embark on a new journey of support for Bosco’s family.

“We deeply appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and donations as we adjust to life without our beloved son, uncle and friend.”

Bosco was previously named in AFL Queensland’s 2016 ‘Queensland All Nations Team’.

Originally published as Man charged with stabbing murder at Acacia Ridge park