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Residents kill two suspected robbers, two others escape

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Two suspected armed robbers have been pummeled to death by residents of Sayoo in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region while two of their accomplices escaped after they attacked a bus traveling with passengers from Bawku to Accra.

The incident which occurred at about 8:10 PM on Sunday 01/01/2023 left the driver of the bus with minor injuries while his mate is in critical condition at the Walewale District hospital after the suspected armed robbers opened indiscriminate fire on the bus.

According to sources, the bus being attacked with registration number AC-393-22 got to a speed ramp and slowdown hence, leading to the indiscriminate shooting by the suspected armed robbers.

The community members upon hearing the gunshots mobilized themselves and conquered two of the suspects who were running for security.

Sources unearthed that the residents pelted one of the suspects with hard objects to death after he took to his heels, while the other person who had been rescued by the police in the hands of the residents was later confirmed dead at the Walewale government hospital.

The body remains of the two were deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy and preservation.

However, the mate of the bus has since been hospitalized at the Walewale District hospital responding to treatment.

Meanwhile, the police say they are investigating the case and the public will be updated as to whether they were truly armed robbers.

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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