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JHS final year pupil escape lynching while returning from evening classes

A 17-year-old form three pupil at Breman Nwomaso in the Central region has escaped death after he nearly lynched by members of a watchdog committee while returning from evening classes around 10:pm.

The victim said he was with colleagues when they met over 10 committee members wielding guns, cutlasses, catapult and pepper spray.

His friends terrified, he said bolted upon seeing them.

But the victim said because he was returning from evening classes, he decided to explain to watchdog team but they rather gave him six slaps.

He said they dragged and tied him on a light pole with about five different ropes.

He said, after they fired warning shots, they used the back of the cutlass to beat him, stripped him naked and gave him several stokes with sticks.

According to him, he collapsed and woke on a bed at the Our Lady of Grace Government Hospital at Breman Asikuma receiving treatment.

Checks on his body revealed many marks of assault on his buttocks, leg, hands and his back.

Meanwhile, the mother of the victim, Abena Kenkeba said her son is in pain.

She claimed the watchdogs’ committee members after assaulting her son collected GH¢50 before releasing him.

“I think my son was already on their wanted list for no apparent reason. Because I don’t understand why he should be beaten mercilessly when he has not committed any crime” she bemoaned

Abena Kenkeba said she has reported the matter to police in Breman Asikuma.

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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