In shocking EastEnders scenes, tragedy strikes Walford once again as Kojo Asare’s life takes a devastating turn. What began as a desperate bid to expose Ravi Galati’s criminal network spirals into heartbreak and loss, leaving the entire community reeling — and Teddy Mitchell questioning whether his bold plan has cost an innocent man his life.

For months, Ravi has operated with ruthless precision, using charm and intimidation to maintain control over his drug empire. But in the latest episodes, it seems his empire may finally begin to crumble — though not before it destroys more lives in the process. At the center of it all is Kojo, the young man drawn into Ravi and Oki’s drug operation, unaware of just how dark the road ahead would become.

The episode opens with Harry Mitchell finally confessing everything to his father, Teddy. His guilt over what happened to Kojo is eating away at him, and he reveals the full story — how Ravi and Oki trapped Kojo in their web of crime, using him to move drugs across the city. Harry admits that Nicola tried to buy his release, but Kojo wasn’t as lucky. Feeling responsible, Harry tells Teddy he’s ready to hand himself in to the police.

“Kojo’s my best mate. If that means I’ve got to take the fall, then so be it,” he says, his voice trembling with emotion. But Teddy, ever the protector, refuses to let that happen. “Kojo wouldn’t survive prison,” he warns. “They’d deport him, or worse. You’re lucky you’re not buried under concrete, so keep quiet and let me handle this.”

Despite Teddy’s attempt to appear in control, fear is written all over his face. When he tries to contact Nicola, she’s nowhere to be found. His nerves get the better of him as he chats with Billy and Honey at The Vic, his unease growing by the minute. Then, as Callum Highway returns from a funeral, Teddy abruptly leaves — heading straight for Ravi.

Their confrontation is tense. Ravi, cold and calculating as ever, mocks Teddy’s efforts. “If Nicola thought she could buy Kojo’s freedom, she’s more deluded than I thought,” he sneers before warning Teddy to back off. But instead of backing down, Teddy decides to fight smarter.

He pretends to drop the issue, convincing Harry to take Kojo and Gina out for lunch as a distraction. With everyone out of the way, Teddy slips into Kojo’s flat, using a stolen set of keys. Inside, he’s tense — every creak of the floorboards feels like a death sentence. Then he hears voices in the hall. Ravi and Oki have arrived.

Thinking fast, Teddy hides behind the door as the men enter, talking about “unfinished business.” Their words chill him to the bone. They discuss Kojo’s role in the operation and how the police pressure is closing in. Teddy can barely breathe. Minutes stretch like hours until the two finally leave.

Shaking but determined, Teddy plants a tiny hidden camera in the flat. The device streams live footage straight to his phone — proof that could bring Ravi down. But Teddy knows he’s playing with fire. If Ravi finds out, his family could be destroyed.

That night, tragedy strikes. Teddy receives a call that sends his world crashing down — Kojo has been found unconscious after a suspected drug overdose. EMTs rush to the scene, but it’s too late. Kojo is pronounced dead before reaching the hospital.

The news spreads quickly through Walford. Gina breaks down in tears, blaming herself for not noticing the signs. Harry, guilt-ridden and inconsolable, realizes that Kojo’s death might be a message from Ravi — a warning that no one betrays him and lives to tell the tale. Teddy, meanwhile, struggles to hold himself together. His plan to bring Ravi to justice may have cost a young man his life.

At the police station, whispers begin circulating that Kojo’s overdose might not have been accidental. Forensics suggest he was forcibly injected — pointing to foul play. But without hard evidence, Ravi remains untouchable. Teddy now faces an impossible choice: come clean about the camera he planted and risk his family’s safety, or stay silent and let Kojo’s death go unpunished.

Meanwhile, across town, more chaos unfolds. Johnny Carter faces a career-shattering blunder after accidentally emailing his business proposal to every client — and his boss. His dream of opening his own law firm vanishes overnight, leaving him questioning everything. Elaine Peacock’s enthusiasm for her boutique hotel idea gives him brief hope, but when he’s later fired, Johnny realizes that starting over might be the only option left.

At the same time, Callum Highway and Johnny’s secret relationship faces exposure when Ben Mitchell unexpectedly returns from prison on day release. The emotional fallout leaves Ben heartbroken and Johnny torn between love and loyalty.

Back to Teddy, things take an even darker turn. When Harry suddenly vanishes, Teddy panics. Hours later, Harry calls — but his voice is strained, and something feels off. What Teddy doesn’t realize is that Ravi and Oki are forcing Harry to speak at gunpoint. They demand to know where the hidden camera is transmitting from, threatening to kill him if he doesn’t comply.

Trapped and terrified, Harry tries to protect his father while buying himself time. But as Ravi’s patience wears thin, it becomes clear that someone is going to pay the ultimate price. The question is — who?

Back in Walford, police sirens wail as investigators arrive at Kojo’s flat. A note is found near his body — one that raises more questions than it answers. Was Kojo silenced to keep him from talking, or did guilt drive him to despair? Either way, his death sends shockwaves through the community.

By the end of the week, tensions are at an all-time high. Teddy is consumed with guilt, Harry is in mortal danger, and Ravi’s empire shows no sign of slowing down. But with the secret camera still streaming, one wrong move could expose everything — and bring justice crashing down in a way no one expects.

As Walford mourns Kojo’s tragic death, viewers are left wondering: will Teddy’s desperate gamble finally end Ravi’s reign of terror, or will it claim even more lives before the truth comes out?

One thing’s certain — the streets of Walford will never be the same again.

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on BBC One, with early episodes available from 6 a.m. on BBC iPlayer.