Tension mounts at Moshie Zongo after man dies in police cells

Tension is mounting at Moshie Zongo in Kumasi following the death of a 55-year-old suspect who died in police custody.

Police sources say the deceased, Boazor Bawoleyen was remanded by a Mampong court for engaging in drug peddling when the incident occurred.

 

But the family of the deceased claim he was beaten and locked up after his arrest by a combined team of local watchdog team and police.

But police say the 55-year-old died while receiving treatment at the Tafo government hospital but the family insists, the police narration is not the true reflection of what occurred.

 

The late Boazor according to Luv FM’s Erastus Asare Donkor was arrested on Friday, September 21, 2018 at about 2:pm by police from the Divisional Command.

His death he noted has generated tension in the area as his family call for a thorough investigation into his  sudden demise.

The family, Erastus stated wants to also know among other things, what killed their relative and how he allegedly died.

Amankwah is calling for calm to enable the police investigate the matter.

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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