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Boy, 12 drowns and die in abandoned galamsey pit at Denkyira Gyaman

A 12-year-old class five pupil has drowned in an abandoned galamsey pit leading to his untimely death at Denkyira Gyaman in the Upper Denkyira West District.

The boy, Eric Ankrah was said to have visited the galamsey site with friends to swim in the uncovered pit.

The deceased who could not swim well was advised to swim at the surface but lost track in the process leading to his untimely death.

Afia Ruth, mother of the deceased told the GhanaWeb that the uncovered pits were killing a lot of people in the community.

Thus, calling in the government to go on with the fight of illegal mining in the country.

The deceased body has been deposited at the morgue for autopsy and preservation.

GhanaWeb’s checks at the community saw that the activities of illegal mining was rampant and over 30 pits were uncovered at various sites.

Residents have called on the Ghana Police Service and the Assembly to step in with measures to drive away galamseyers from the district.

 

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. 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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