Overview

• Ahmed Mohamed Odowaa, a Somali refugee, was recognized for his bravery in helping apprehend a knife attacker in Aschaffenburg in January 2025.
• The attack resulted in two deaths, including a two-year-old boy, and injuries to three others before the suspect was subdued with Odowaa's assistance.
• Despite receiving official praise and a planned Christophorus Medal, Odowaa has been ordered to leave Germany by July 8, 2025, under EU migration rules.
• Public opposition to his deportation has grown, with over 12,000 signatures gathered across two petitions as of April 6, 2025.
• The case highlights growing tensions in Germany over migration policies and the treatment of refugees who contribute to society.