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US-based Ghanaian businessman shot dead by armed robbers in Kumasi

According to a report by Angel FM’s Kwasi Oppong, the deceased, Eric Acheampong, who was preparing for his retirement next year was attacked by a gang of robbers who had launched at attack at a filling station at Aboabogya in the Ashanti Region.

“Around 6:30, he was driving around the Aboabogya filling station with a passenger in his car. At that same time a gang of robbers wielding guns had launched an attack on the filling station and had taken monies and other items from the filling station after ordering everyone to lie down.

“While leaving, the robbers saw a KIA truck which had gone to sell water approaching, they tried to stop the truck amidst gunshots but failed.

“Then came an unregistered Highlander being driven by the deceased, which they also approached and went ahead to shoot him in the head after confronting him,” the reporter said.

The reporter noted that the gang made up of about 5 persons all in their early twenties came on foot and escaped the scene before the arrival of a police team.

The robbers who only took a mobile phone belonging to the deceased left his passenger unscathed.

The deceased according to Kwasi Oppong was scheduled to return to America after the Christmas season.

Source: www.ghanaweb.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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