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Robbers attack cocoa depot at Fomena; bolt with over GH₵1 million

Suspected armed robbers have attacked a cocoa depot at Fomena in the Ashanti Region, making off with over GH₵1 million, MyNewsGh.com reports.

The bandits also stole mobile phones and shot at the vehicle of the depot manager before fleeing the scene.

According to MyNewsGh.com, the robbery occurred on Thursday evening at approximately 6:20 PM.

The masked robbers, numbering four and armed with AK-47 assault rifles, stormed the Agro Ecom Company Limited Cocoa Depot at Adansi Ansah.

They reportedly shot at a GMC Terrain 2 vehicle, registration number GS 9576-22, which belonged to the District Officer.

Police were immediately notified about the ongoing robbery. However, before they arrived at the scene, the robbers had escaped into a nearby bush with their loot, leaving no trace of their whereabouts.

A combined team of police personnel from New Edubiasi and Adansi Fomena has launched a manhunt for the suspects, who are believed to be hiding in neighboring communities.

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. 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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