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Man lynched, another in critical condition over motorbike theft in Awutu Kwame Watey

A motorbike theft turned deadly in Awutu Kwame Watey, a community in the Awutu Senya West District, on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

One man is dead, and another is in critical condition following a violent lynching by an enraged mob after the two allegedly stole a motorbike.

It was around 4:30 PM when two men, identified as originating from Agona Kwayanko in the Agona East District, set out on a daring robbery mission. They hired the services of a local Okada rider, a motorbike transport service commonly used in rural Ghanaian communities.

The two men, reportedly posing as passengers, were being taken from Kwame Watey, a neighbouring community, when they launched their attack.

Midway through the journey, they suddenly turned on the rider, beating him and forcibly snatching his motorcycle. However, their crime did not go unnoticed.

Word of the robbery spread quickly through the local area, and within minutes, an angry mob, including residents from Awutu Bontrase, Awutu Bereku, and surrounding communities, set out in hot pursuit.

The mob quickly caught up with the two suspects, who were still trying to flee on the stolen motorbike. The enraged locals were determined to take matters into their own hands. When the robbers were apprehended, the mob subjected them to brutal beatings, leaving one of the men lifeless on the spot.

 

Source: starfm.com.gh

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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