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Galamsey operator drowns in an abandoned pit

A young man has lost his life after he drowned in an abandoned galamsey pit in the Amansie South District in the Ashanti Region.

Rainbow Radio’s Abdul Malik, in a report, said the deceased, whose name was only given as Ibrahim, was a galamsey operator and an SHS graduate.

According to him, Ibrahim after work on Monday told his colleagues he was going to wash from the abandoned pit which had gathered water.

His colleagues had to wait for him, but after waiting for several hours, they moved to the stream only to see him lifeless.

They attempted removing the body from the water, but they could not, a situation, which forced them to call for help from the community.

Our reporter said Ibrahim could not survive because the mud in the water trapped him.

The body has since been deposited at the morgue awaiting autopsy.

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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