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VIDEO: Soldiers Brutalise Residents In Wa Over Missing Phone

Soldiers take part in a military procession for Major Maxwell Adam Mahama’s state funeral on June 9, 2017 in Accra. – Off-duty soldier Maxwell Mahama was beaten and burnt to death near the central city of Kumasi on May 29, after locals mistook him for a robber because he was wearing sports clothing and carrying a pistol. Mahama was laid to rest with full state honours, in a case that has sparked fears about the “growing menace” of mob justice. (Photo by Ruth McDowall / AFP)

Some military personnel have brutalised some residents in Wa in the Upper West Region over a missing phone.

The soldiers reportedly brutalised people on the streets at random whilst looking for the missing phone.

They allegedly seized mobile phones, tricycles, and other valuables belonging to the public.

Those injured in the attack included a worker at the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council, Cletus Awuni.

Cletus Awuni who sustained head injuries was initially rushed to the Wa Municipal Hospital but was rushed to the Upper West Regional Hospital.

Meanwhile, independent checks by GhanaXtra.Com indicate that a tricycle driver allegedly stole a mobile phone belonging to one of the military personnel leading to the attack by the soldiers.

The police have moved in to restore calm at the time of filing this report.

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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