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Momo vendor robbed GHC55k in broad day light

A mobile money vendor in Atwima Koforidua in the Ashanti Region is facing significant losses after being robbed of GHS 55,000 in broad daylight.

The incident occurred on Monday afternoon as the vendor was returning from the bank to his stall.

Reports indicate that two robbers on a motorbike had trailed the vendor from the bank.

As the vendor alighted from a car and approached his stall, the robbers pretended to be customers wanting to withdraw cash.

In a swift move, the pillion rider snatched the bag containing the money while the motorbike rider sped off, leaving the vendor and bystanders in shock.

The police have been alerted, and an investigation is underway to apprehend the culprits.

This incident has raised concerns among residents and businesses about the increasing prevalence of such daring robberies in the area.

 

Source: classfmonline.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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