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Gomoa East District Gets New Fire Station
Muntaka Mohammed – Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, has commissioned a Fire Station at Yesukrom-Fetteh in the Gomoa East District, funded, built, and furnished by the Church of Pentecost.
Delivering his remarks, the Minister praised the Church for its generosity, highlighting the importance of collaboration between faith-based organisations and Government in nation-building.
“This bold and generous act speaks volumes about how faith-based organisations can complement government efforts in nation-building, particularly in areas of safety and disaster preparedness”, he stated.
Muntaka Mubarak added that the responsibilities of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have evolved from basic fire suppression to encompass technical rescue, road traffic extrications, fire prevention education, hazardous material response, and now climate-induced emergencies, and as such, they require modern infrastructure like the new station to deliver effectively on their mandate.
He urged the community to take ownership of the facility, working together to ensure its success.
Acting Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow-Sarpong stated that the station will enhance the Service’s ability to respond to emergencies promptly and support operations within Yesukrom–Fetteh, the Pentecost Convention Centre, and surrounding communities.
She appealed to other faith-based organisations, corporate bodies, and individuals to emulate the example of the Church of Pentecost, highlighting the positive impact it can have on public safety and community development.
Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, noted that GNFS has worked tirelessly to serve the nation.
He emphasised that the donation of a fire station is a testament to the Church’s commitment to supporting security agencies through its security and safety projects.
He revealed the Church’s quest to transform every sphere of society through partnerships with Government agencies, consistent with its “Possessing the Nations” agenda.
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
