Hot!
Man dies in attempt to retrieve GH₵300 from abandoned well
- /home/u249204778/domains/spectator.com.gh/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 27
https://spectator.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/The-deceased-entered-the-well-to-retrieve-money.jpg&description=Man dies in attempt to retrieve GH₵300 from abandoned well', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
- Share
- Tweet /home/u249204778/domains/spectator.com.gh/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 72
https://spectator.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/The-deceased-entered-the-well-to-retrieve-money.jpg&description=Man dies in attempt to retrieve GH₵300 from abandoned well', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
An attempt by a 22 year old man to retrieve GH¢300.00 from an abandoned well has resulted in his death.
The deceased, Bright OwoaheneAcheampong, popularly called AkwasiBroni, had entered the well to retrieve the money which dropped from his mother in the course of throwing garbage into the well.
The incident which happened at Meduma in the Kwabre East District of the Ashanti Region, sent chills down the spines of the residents on June 14,2022.
Timely intervention by some personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) helped in the rescue of another person who attempted to save the deceased but also ended up trapped in the pit.
The Ashanti Regional Commander of the GNFS, Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), Mr Henry Giwah, confirmed the incident to The Spectator saying that the abandoned well had become a dumping site after the contractors had failed to get water.
Meanwhile, this paper has gathered that the deceased was cautioned by his mother not to attempt to get into the pit to retrieve the cash but her warning fell on deaf ears.
According to eyewitnesses the mother who was preparing to go to church, had to call for help from neighbours when her son’s screams drew her attention to the incident.
The deceased is said to be an old student of the Kumasi Technical Institute.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
