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4 armed robbers killed in gun battle with police on Bekwai-Fomena Highway

A video shared by Obuasi TV on Facebook on Monday, April 14, 2025, indicated that the alleged armed robbers were killed in a gun battle with the police.

The video showed the lifeless bodies of the four armed robbers at the scene of the shootout.

It also showed guns of the armed robbers, including an AK-47 and two pump-action guns, which the police had confiscated.

The taxi, which was supposedly used by the robbers for their operation, was also captured in the video.

Some men were heard in the video saying that the robbers are responsible for a recent armed robbery at a rural bank.

The men said that the armed robbers have been responsible for a lot of atrocities in the area.

One of the men identified one of the armed robbers as WK, who he said was a ringleader who had killed a lot of people.

“This is the taxi they have been using,” one of the men is heard saying in the Twi dialect.

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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