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Taxi driver allegedly murdered, body dumped in a cassava farm

A taxi driver has allegedly been killed and the body dumped in a bush at Asabia Electoral Area in the Sunyani West district of the Bono Region.

The young driver, who is said to be in his late 20s, was found on a cassava farm with several bruises on his body.

Reporting the incident on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Brother Kwame said the incident has left residents in fear.

He said the driver may have allegedly been killed by some people who hired his services.

He noted that the driver is known to operate in Sunyani and has been identified as Nana Yaw.

Brother Kwame said the passengers, upon reaching their destination, forced the driver to send them to another location.

The incident resulted in a confrontation where the passengers allegedly assaulted the driver, killed him, and disposed of his body on the cassava farm.

The lifeless body of the driver was discovered by a farmer, who reported the incident to the police.

The police have also asked the public to look out for the taxi with registration number BA 839-22 with the inscription ‘Not By Might’ and report it at the nearest police station.

 

Source: rainbowradioonline.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. 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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