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One dead, three injured in herdsmen clash at Yabram in Oti Region

A misunderstanding between Fulani herdsmen at Yabram, a farming community near Dambai in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, which escalated into machete clashes, has resulted in the death of a resident.

Abdulrahman Abdulai was butchered to death with a slashed throat, with others identified as Ibraima Jibo, Mahamudu Iko, and Lasi Mahamudu Iko sustaining gaping machete wounds.

They were taken to the Dambai Health Centre and E.P Church Dan Moser Memorial Clinic, both in Dambai, where they are undergoing medical treatment.

Mr. Philip Kwadwo Bidaba, the Assembly member of Kwame-Akura East Electoral Area, confirming the incident to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said a herder got himself intoxicated on hard drugs and was unable to lead the animals to graze, which led to the misunderstanding and subsequently, the machete clash, death, and injuries.

Mr. Bidaba said he received a distress call and rushed to the scene to prevent further bloodshed caused the injured to be transported to the Dambai Health Centre and E.P Church Dan Moser Memorial Clinic when one was pronounced dead on arrival.

The Ghana News Agency (GNA) followed up at Dambai Health Centre and sighted one of the victims responding to treatment.

Further checks at E.P. Dan Moser Clinic witnessed two victims, with one under police handcuff protection at the facility.

Speaking to the second in command at E.P Clinic, Mr. Victor Kwame, said the victims were currently responding to treatment and were out of danger.

The Police Command had failed to provide any information when contacted, apart from their presence at the Clinic. Meanwhile, the deceased has been deposited at the WoraWora Government Hospital morgue for preservation.

Source: kasapafmonline.com

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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. 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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