GENERAL NEWS

Number of bodies retrieved from Apam River rises to 13

About 20 schoolchildren are feared to have drowned in the Apam sea in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region while swimming today Monday, March 8,2021.

Speaking to EIB Network’s Central Regional Correspondent Yaw Boagyan, an eyewitness said the children were school Pupils whose ages are between 9 and 13 from a basic school in the Apam area.

The eyewitness also added that authorities in the area have warned children against going near the sea area since it has been closed by the government. The victims are reportedly known in the community. It is unclear how they got to the sea without anyone knowing.

Currently, 13 dead bodies have been retrieved from the sea by the search party including the Police and local fishermen.

Source: Starr FM

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.

Related Articles

Back to top button