Two dead after ‘galamsey’ pit caves in at Mpatuam [Photos]

Ogyem SolomonAugust 8, 2020

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Two persons have died at Mpatuam Bontefufuo, a farming Community in the Amansie West District after ‘galamsey’ pit collapsed on them last night.

The deceased, Yaw Asiedu, 35, and 54-year-old Osei Kwame, 54, were mining in the restricted area when the dug out sand came crushing down.

Some colleagues, who rushed to the scene, found the pair buried in the ground.

After several efforts, the bloody body of Mr Asiedu was retrieved by colleague miners and deposited at the Frimpong Boateng mortuary at Toase.

Mpatuam is a community noted for illegal mining and despite several calls to stop the act, the workers have become recalcitrant.

SOURCE: Adomonline.com

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Ogyem SolomonAugust 8, 2020

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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.