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Notorious armed robbers invade shop; take shopkeeper hostage

Notorious armed robbers terrorising residents in communities around Begoro in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region on Thursday evening stormed Abuoso Community amidst firing of gunshots to rob the largest provision shop in the community.

The three masked robbery gang invaded “Abuoso Melcom” shop around 7:00 pm in Rambo style, took the shopkeeper hostage and robbed the shop of an unspecified amount.

Armed Police Personnel carrying out special security operations in the area for some months now upon receipt of information exchanged gunshots with the robbers but they managed to escape.

The sporadic gunshots in the community created fear among residents who rushed into their homes and locked themselves up.

“The robbery issue has resurfaced seriously in this area. Yesterday between the hours of 7:00 pm- 8:0pm. The armed robbery gang came to the town firing and attacked the only shop in this Community known as”Abuoso Melcom” they took the lady who owns the place hostage, stole everything from the lady. The whole village forced themselves to sleep. It was like a curfew. It wasn’t easy,” a resident told Starr News.

The notorious robbery gang in Fanteakwa North District has been operating in the area for over 6 years now. Residents have embarked on several demonstrations and petitioned the Ghana Police Service but the menace still exist.

The main target victims of the robbers are traders and mourners therefore strike on market days and Weekends.

The robbery gang mostly operate on Mpeamu to Dedeso, Abuoso , Ahomahomasu and Oboho roads by mounting blockage to rob passengers.

They shoot vehicles that fail to stop leading to many injuries and casualties over the years . They sexually molest women by searching suspected hidden items around their private parts.

In September 2019 for instance, the six-member robbery gang which many victims say they dress like Fulani herdsmen shot dead a driver who was attending a funeral with his family members in a private car.

Efforts to get the Acting Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Regional Police Command Sargeant Francis Gomado on the latest incident was not successful.

 

Source: Ghana/Starrfm.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. 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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