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GNFS probes viral video over alleged assault by fire officers
The Ghana National Fire Service has moved to investigate a viral video on social media that appears to show fire service personnel assaulting a civilian.
The Service explained that the officers captured in the video are yet to be identified.
It added that the case, including claims that a journalist was assaulted, is currently under police investigation.
According to the Fire Service, the video shows an altercation at a fire scene involving firefighters and a suspected thief.
The suspect, together with some accomplices, allegedly attacked fire officers while they were carrying out their duties.
Management of the Service has set up an internal committee to conduct a full investigation into the incident and establish all the facts.
The Fire Service stressed that while it condemns attacks on its personnel, it does not tolerate any form of physical or verbal assault on civilians by its officers, no matter the provocation.
The Service has therefore appealed to the public to remain calm and allow the investigations to run their course.
It reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, accountability and transparency and assured the public that it will continue to work with the police, the media and other relevant authorities to ensure accurate information is made available.
The Fire Service noted that further updates will be provided when necessary.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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