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Businessman shot in broad daylight robbery at Asafo Market

The suspected armed robbers also made away with Gh¢50,000 in the process

A businessman has reportedly been shot in broad daylight robbery at Kumasi Asafo Market in the Ashanti region of Ghana.

The suspected armed robbers also made away with Gh¢50,000 in the process.

The incident which occurred around 2:00 p-m, on Wednesday, September 8, 2022, saw the businessman sustaining gun wounds.

Speaking to OTEC News Kwame Agyenim Boateng, the victim, name withheld disclosed that one of the robbers accosted him and asked him to bring his money.

“At first glance, I felt he was joking, but the man brought out a gun and threatened to shoot if I refuse to give him money”.

“I managed to strike the gun down not knowing he had another gun in his pocket, he immediately pulled the other gun and shot me almost at the same time”

“I was saved by God because at the time he pulled the trigger, I had slipped from one of the staircases he attacked me and so the bullet only scratched part of my stomach.”

“I only saw the one who attacked and took the money from me, but I have been told by the police that, the robbers were four in number,” he added.

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OTEC News has learnt that police in the region have taken over the incident and have begun investigating the matter.

 

Source: otecfmghana.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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