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PHOTOS: Mepe police station after Western Togoland secessionists’ attack

Members of the secessionist group, Homeland Study Foundation, also known as Western Togoland Group, on Friday invaded the Aveyime and Mepe police stations in the Volta Region.

The group, after attacking some police personnel on duty, broke into the armoury before driving off in a police van.

Sources say the team then attacked the Tongu Divisional Commander and his driver who have since been transferred to Accra for medical treatment.

To press home their demand for independence from Ghana, the group also blocked some major roads on the Accra to Ho stretch.

The development subsequently resulted in a high-risk emergency operation by personnel from the Counter-Terrorism Unit of the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies.

The state’s security agencies are currently in the Volta Region to retrieve all weapons and items stolen by the separatist group.

Meanwhile, sources within the security services say 30 members of the Western Togoland group have been arrested.

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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