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[VIDEO]: One shot in mobile money robbery attack at Walewale

One person was shot last night by men believed to be armed robbers after they attacked a mobile money operator at Walewale.

The victim, known as Salifu Issah, was attacked by the gang numbering about three on Sunday.

The 17-year-old boy is said to be the brother of the mobile money operator whose shop was attacked.

He was shot in the back around his waist area but fortunately, he was rushed to the Walewale Government Hospital with a minor wound.

Witnesses said the attack occurred at about 6:pm near the district police headquarters when the three armed men arrived on a motorbike and opened fire before taking away a huge sum of money from the operator.

“We were here when we heard gunshots and everybody started running away. Then they [armed men] took the money,” a witness said.

JoyNews gathered that the place of the attack had always been busy due to high patronage from students of the Walewale Technical and Vocational Institute and travelers on the Tamale – Bolga highway.

The assemblyman for the area, Seidu Jamal, said the security situation in the town was getting out of hand and pleaded for military intervention.

He also mentioned the formation of a vigilante force to counter the menace since, according to him,  the police at Walewale have failed to fight crime and ensure their safety.

 

 

 

 

Source:adomonline.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. 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.

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