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Robbers attack credit union, injure one person

About eight suspected armed robbers stormed a credit union, shot and injured one person at Jeninso Akataniase in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region.

The suspects are said to have made away with an undisclosed amount of money during the incidence which happened on Wednesday evening.

The robbers, who eyewitness say were armed to the teeth, succeeded in making away with millions of Ghana cedis.

The robbers shot indiscriminately and, in the process, one person was hit at the shoulder.

Manager of the credit union Emmanuel Felix Akwa Kwao told radio station Akoma FM that “three of the armed men entered the banking hall whiles three were outside and the other two were also lingering around on the lookout”.

He added that “though no casualties were recorded, one person who was walking on the streets sustained a stray bullet injury and has since been stabilized”.

According to the Manager of the credit union, police are yet to visit the crime scene and ascertain the situation 12 hours after the incident.

He further added that “we are yet to put a figure on the total amount stolen. Off-head, I can say that we have lost millions of cedis.”

The robbery incident, which occurred around 4:30pm on Wednesday, lasted for more than 30 minutes.

The situation, according to Assembly member of the area Frederick Mintah, has sparked fear among residents as they have come to terms “that at least our security has been in our own hands and we are very vulnerable because we know that help will not come from anywhere when another attack is mounted.”

SOURCE: 3news

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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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