A/R: Man tied and murdered at Santasi Zongo; body dumped in gutter

Man in his early 30s whose identity is yet to be established was on Thursday dawn gruesomely murdered at Santasi Zongo, a suburb of the Kumasi Metropolis in the Ashanti Region, MyNewsGh.com can report

The deceased was tied and dumped in a gutter after been murdered by unknown assailant suspected to be robbers though residents claim he is not known to the community.

When MyNewsGh.com reporters arrived at the scene, residents who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the murdered man indicate that they highly suspect said robbers who have gained notoriety in tormenting residents to be behind the murder.

“Some places at Santasi have declared as no go area because of armed robbers. When you are going to work around 5am they will attacked you. When you close from work late they will attacked. They normally come with weapons. If you misbehave when they are demanding something from you, they will either shoot or stab you to death” a resident revealed

They therefore appealed to the Ashanti Regional Police Commander DCOP Kwasi Mensah Duku to strengthen security by deploying members of the police patrol team to the area.

The body of the deceased was conveyed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital morgue by the police for preservation while investigations they disclosed have commenced to unravel the cause of death.

 

Source:MyNewsGh.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. 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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