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21-year-old man drowns in Owabi River

In a newspaper report by the DailyGuide dated July 3, 2023, the deceased whose name is given as Atta Kwaku, was found lifeless on July 1, 2023 and was deposited in the morgue for further procedures.

According to the report, the deceased was strongly cautioned by his friends against swimming in the river, yet he defied those warnings and jumped into it right before their eyes.

Unfortunately, the friends were unable to save him when they realised the deceased, Atta Kwaku was not resurfacing after the dive.

The Assemblyman in the Owabi-Bokankye Electoral Area, Malik Osei Kwame, reported the case to the Abuakwa Divisional Police Command.

On receiving the news from the complainant, the police personnel accompanied by the Assemblyman, quickly proceeded to the scene to investigate the drowning.

“Upon receiving the information, a team of officers, accompanied by the complainant, swiftly proceeded to the scene in Owabi Old Town to conduct an investigation. Upon arrival, the police encountered the Chief of Owabi, Nana Nuako, local divers, and concerned members of the community.

“With the invaluable assistance of the local divers, the body was successfully recovered and identified as that of Atta Kwaku, a 21-year-old native of Ahafo-Kenyasi. The deceased was found wearing red boxer shorts,” the police report stated.

The report further added that a thorough examination of the body of Atta Kwaku revealed that there was no sign of physical violence when he was retrieved.

It also highlighted that the scene was recorded through photography, and the body was subsequently transported to the mortuary at Mount Sinai Hospital in Tabre, where it awaits an autopsy.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. 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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