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PHOTOS: Suspected separatist group attack Ho STC, burn one bus

Another separatist group is reported to have attacked the State Transport Corporation (STC) situated in Ho, the Volta Regional Capital.

The attack which was carried out by armed militants of the separatist group Monday midnight fired gun shots before proceeding to assault the driver of the bus.

They are reported to have set one of the buses on fire during the attack.

STC bus burnt by alleged secessionist group Western Togoland
STC bus burnt by alleged secessionist group Western Togoland

The incident which happened at the Ho Civic Centre at the intercity STC yard has heightened the presence of security forces in the area.

It is currently unclear if the perpetrators are members of the Western Togoland Restoration Front.

This latest incident comes just days after some 31 suspects alleged to be secessionists were remanded by an Accra Circuit Court into BNI custody for two weeks.

They are facing five provisional charges including conspiracy to attend a prohibited meeting, unlawful gathering and rioting.

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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