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SAD!! Okada rider murdered weeks to his wedding (photos)

A 28-year-old okada rider, identified as Michael Bacha, has been killed by some unknown assailants at Gomoa Akotsi near Buduburam in the Central region.

Mr Bacha, who was set to wed his long time girlfriend somewhere around Easter this year, was robbed and stabbed to death.

The unfortunate incident is said to have happened Wednesday morning on the Gomoa Akotsi and Akraman road in the Gomoa East District of the Central region.

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Witnesses, who spoke to Adom News, said the killers, hiring the services of Mr Bacha requested that they be transported to Gomoa Akraman, but upon reaching a section of the road, they ambushed him, pulled him into a nearby bush and stabbed him multiple times.

The suspects after perpetuating the crime stole his daily savings along with his motorbike.

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Wife-to-be of the deceased, Agnes Tawiah, unable to control her tears could not fathom why some people commit such heinous crimes.

She said the last time he spoke to her murdered husband-to-be was on Tuesday around 8:am.

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“The last time I spoke to him was at 8:am, since then I have tried his line several times but to no avail, I was just informed of his demise this morning. We were going to get married just this Easter, how can people be this wicked?” she cried.

Meanwhile, the Gomoa Ojobi District Police command has begun investigations into the matter.

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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