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15-year-old boy allegedly beaten to death for stealing GH¢80.00 at kasoa

A 15-year-old boy has died in Kasoa American Town after allegedly being beaten by his mother for stealing GH¢80.00.

According to reports, the boy’s mother, owner of a popular bakery in American Town, said her GH¢80.00 was missing and suspected her son of stealing the amount over the weekend.

She allegedly beat him and threatened to hand him over to the Police if he failed to confess.

But the boy tragically died in a taxi on their way to the Police station.

On Monday, GNA visited the victim’s home and found a gathering of relatives dressed in mourning attire.

Although they declined to speak on the matter, they said the incident had been reported to the Kasoa Divisional Police Command.

However, further checks at the Police station revealed that no such report had been filed.

The mother’s shop was found under lock and key when GNA visited.

The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Mother and Child Hospital at CP, a suburb of Kasoa.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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