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Two Nigerian suspects knocked down by car after stealing GH¢50K

A daring daylight robbery in Tafo, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, took an unexpected turn when two suspected thieves were knocked down by a saloon car while attempting to escape on a motorbike a stolen 50,000 Ghana cedis

According to eyewitnesses, the suspects, believed to be Nigerians, trailed a vehicle from a local bank, waited for the driver to park, and then swiftly entered the car to steal money

However, their getaway plan was foiled when a saloon car suddenly appeared and struck the motorbike, sending the thieves into a nearby gutter.

They revealed that some Enraged youth in the area pounced on the suspects, subjecting them to severe beatings.

The thieves were left battered and bruised in the gutter until police intervened, saving them from further harm.

The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations.

Eyewitnesses praised the timely intervention of the police, preventing further violence and ensuring justice is served.

The incident serves as a cautionary tale for would-be thieves in the region, reminding them that crime doesn’t pay.

Police are urging anyone with information on the suspects or similar crimes to come forward and assist with investigations.

 

Source: otecfmghana.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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