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Denkyira: Man, 22, tortured for allegedly stealing mobile phone

A 22-year-old man, Kojo Ampong, is in critical condition after he was allegedly assaulted for stealing at Enyan Denkyira in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region.

The incident happened Wednesday evening around 9:30pm at a ghetto after a suspect by name Mfantse allegedly sent his gang to drag the victim.

Reports say the suspect tied the victim on a plantain stem and assaulted him.

The victim pleaded that they free him since he was being accused wrongly but the suspects will not listen and continued to inflict wounds on him.

Speaking in an interview with Starr News’ Yaw Boagyan, the victim Kojo Ampong said he was home when three persons came to him and said he was wanted by the suspect Mfantse.

He said when he accompanied the men there he was told that he had stolen a mobile phone and was subsequently subjected to all forms of assault.

According to him, he was caned with burning woods.

Residents added that the suspects numbering about six after assaulting him demanded Ghc1,000 before they release the victim.

Meanwhile, the mother of the victim Emaa said her son collapsed just after he was released by the suspects and was rushed to the Ajumako Government hospital for treatment.

The mother is appealing to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to cause the arrest of the suspects who are on the run.

She also appealed to the general public to come to her aid to meet the hospital bills of the victim.

The Assembly Member for Denkyira North, Henry Okyire also called on the Ghana Police Service to take  keen interest in the case.

He said though the case has been reported to the Ajumako Police and no arrest has been made.

Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh

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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