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Robbers kill Kumasi-based Engineer of Joeshobs Construction

A Kumasi-based road engineer who works with Joeshobs Construction limited, Emmanuel Owusu Antwi, has been shot in the head by suspected armed robbers.

The robbery incident happened Thursday evening at about 10 pm in Buokrom at the entrance of the victim’s house while returning home from work.

According to a staff of Joeshob construction firm, the robbers numbering about two laid siege at the entrance of the victim’s house and asked him to step down from his vehicle at gunpoint.

He explained that ”in the process, he was shot from the screen hitting his head and quickly pulled him down from the vehicle and drove away from the Toyota Prado Land Cruiser with registration number GS: 4031-20.” he narrated.

He added “with the support of his family and other neighbours he was quickly rushed to the Komfo Anokye teaching hospital where he is currently receiving medical attention in a life-threatening condition. Currently, he can’t speak we are hoping he will survive.”

The victim Owusu Antwi is a senior road engineer working on the Ahwia –Nkwanta Obuasi road.

Meanwhile, the Ashanti police command located the land Cruiser Prado which was abandoned in Kumasi.

The family of the victim has been contacted to submit the spare key of the vehicle for the vehicle to be moved from where it was located.

Last year the victim suffered a similar robbery attack where his Toyota Hilux was stolen without a trace.

—Starr FM

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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