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Rtd Military officer, Chief arrested for beating a suspected thief to death

A 50-year-old retired military officer and a Chief have been arrested by Nsawam Police in the Eastern Region for beating and violently stamping on the neck of a suspected goat thief leading to his death.

The suspects are W.O.1 Adjona Henry and Nana Odiasempa Nii Ade Quaye.

On April 3, 2021, police received information that the victim identified only as Abombi – a suspected goat thief has been beaten to death.

Preliminary investigation disclosed that on April 1, 2021, at about 15:00 pm, the victim was arrested for allegedly stealing a pregnant goat at Ayigbe town a suburb of Nsawam by some unknown persons.

He was dragged to Nana Odiasempa Nii Ade Quaye’s palace at Ayigbe town, apparently, the goat belonged to him.

On arrival, the suspect Ex-military officer W.O 1 Adjona Henry, now a driver of the chief, subjected the victim to severe beatings by whipping him with a rope and also stamped on his chest and neck whilst helplessly lying on the ground.

The victim who was badly injured and near unconscious was released by his assailant.

The deceased managed to walk away to a spot at the railway crossing but was found dead the following morning at a nearby spot.

The acting Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Region Police Command Sergeant Francis Gomado told Starr news that the Nsawam Police have arrested and detained Chief Nana Odiasempa Nii Ade Quaye’ and W.O.1 Adjona Henry to assist the investigation.

Meanwhile, the Police are in possession of a disturbing video footage of the callous beating of the victim to help its investigation and prosecution.

Source:Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh

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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