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Flash flood sweeps away 12-year-old boy at Tanoso

A 12-year-old boy has died after he was swept away by a flash flood at Tanoso in the Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

The deceased, Emmanuel Opoku, according to eyewitnesses, was swept away by running water when he went out to play with his friends in the rain on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

The Assembly member for the Tanoso Electoral Area, Aaron Nandie, said in an interview with OTEC News reporter Jacob Agyenim Boateng that the boy fell into a gutter while playing in the river on that fateful day.

He revealed that the brother of the deceased was also severely injured after he attempted to save his brother.

He said the boy had been treated and discharged after he was admitted to the hospital, while the body of the deceased had been deposited at a morgue by the police.

 

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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