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One armed robber shot and killed, another wounded at Wassa Gromisa

One armed robber has been shot and killed at a small-scale mining site Wassa Gromisa, near Wassa Akropong in the Western Region.

The incident happened on Thursday September 28 when the armed robbers numbering three went to then small-scale mining site for robbery.

Upon entering the site, the robbers begun shooting to cause fear and panic so they could have the chance to rob.

The Security man being skillful, also begun to shoot which resulted in exchange of gunshots.

The security man was able to over power the robbers by killing one of them and injuring another one, before the Wassa Akropong Police Command came to the scene to intervene and saving the security man.

Prior to the intervention of the police the robbers tried to shoot the security man but they were unsuccessful, so they “butchered” him with matchet, injuring him on the leg and hands.

Due to the critical nature of the security man, he has been transferred to the Komfo Anokyi Teaching Hospital for treatment.

One of the robbers who sustained gunshot wounds on the leg is currently on admission at the Wassa Akropong Government Hospital under police while another one is on the run.

The body of the deceased have been deposited at the morgue while investigations begin.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.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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