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Four forest Guards arrested for shooting chainsaw operator; weapons seized

The Bidiem Police have arrested four forest guards after they reportedly shot and injured a chainsaw operator in the area.

Police revealed that the suspects, employed by Akaa Security Company, were contracted to protect the Logs and Lumber Limited (LL) concession. During their routine patrols in the Nkrabea Forest Reserve, they spotted and shot the victim, identified only as Akwasi.

Upon hearing of the incident, the youth of Kogyaeme village near Adansi Akrofuom stormed the area with intentions to lynch the suspects, who had taken refuge at the home of Nana Kofi Adu, the Odikro of Kogyaeme village.

He immediately informed the police, who stormed the house where the youth had gathered and arrested the suspects: Collins Mensah, aged 27; Baba Anabilla, aged 33; Joshua Amofa, aged 28; and Christopher Fiatsi, aged 24.

Items retrieved from the suspects included a pump-action gun, a single-barrel gun, two AAA and one BB live cartridges, an axe, two cutlasses, a leather bag containing assorted tools, two unregistered motorbikes, and a mobile phone.

Meanwhile, police disclosed that all health facilities within the Obuasi municipality have been visited, but there is neither a trace of the victim nor any record of him in the facilities visited so far.

 

Source: mynewsgh.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. 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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