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A/R: Man, 50, drown in Owabi river after fetish priest instructed him to rescue his brother

Sibling drown in Owabi River at Atafoa. Report clearly shows that two brothers living in a town in Kumasi Atafoa have drown in Owabi river in the Ashanti region after heavy downpour on Wednesday evening.

The two, Kwaku Aboagye, 40, and Kwame Asuman, 50, have been trapped under the river for several hours as residents in the area are struggling to locate their body.

Security officers in the scene, including police officers, fire service officers and personnel of the National Disaster Management Organisation NADMO were helplessness as lack of life jackets and divers hampered their efforts to rescue the trapped men.

Hon Daniel Acheampong who is the Assembly member of Abrepo Electoral Area,  said Kwaku Aboagye was the first to be swept away by the heavy flood.

 

He added that, family came to the river the next morning to find the body and so his elder brother, Kwame Asuman went into the river upon instructions of a priest.

 

The Assembly Member revealed that, Kwame Asuman also got drowns in the full glare of the family members and the security officials.

The two have since gone missing in the river as of the time of filling this report.

Source: Thepressradio.com|

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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. 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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