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One dead, 3 seriously injured as Police Patrol Vehicle collides with bus in Walewale

A Police Patrol Vehicle carrying four police officers earlier today collided with a KIA Grand Bird Bus at Lougri in Walewale Municipality of the North East Region

The incident, which happened at about 4:30 am on Saturday claimed the life of the police officer driving the patrol vehicle, Lance Corporal Ernest Oteng instantly while leaving the rest of the three in critical condition.

The three critically injured officers are Sergeant Seidu Bouri, Lance Corporal Paul Ofori and Lance Corporal Elijah Mensah who have since been transferred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital for further treatment.

The driver of the bus has been arrested and detained as investigations continue.

The accident has left the police vehicle damaged beyond repair.

Senior police officers of the Walewale Police Command who confirmed the unfortunate incident to MyNewsGh.com indicate that they are currently at the Tamale Teaching Hospital commiserating with the injured and while providing whatever help they can.

Source: My News GH

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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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