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Oyarifa Homowo: Four arrested in connection with machete attack

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended four suspects following a brutal machete attack at the Oyarifa Homowo festival in Accra.

The incident left three people injured on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

The suspects include Latif Bako, Ebenezer Ewuzie, Stephen Owusu, and Ebenezer Adjei.

They are alleged to have assaulted festival attendees with machetes during the event.

The victims, alongside suspect Ebenezer Adjei, who also sustained injuries, are currently receiving medical care.

Police have taken suspects Latif Bako, Stephen Owusu, and Ebenezer Ewuzie into custody, where they are assisting with ongoing investigations.

Efforts are underway to capture additional accomplices who are still on the run.

In a statement on social media platform X, the Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to upholding public safety, stating: “Anyone who disturbs the peace will be arrested and taken through the due process of the law.”

The police have also called on residents to provide any information that could aid in the arrest of the remaining suspects.

 

Source: classfmonline.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. 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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