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Looting spree at Kantamantomarket fire
Fire gutted hundreds of shops
It was a “looting spree”last Friday, when an early morning fire destroyed some parts of Kantamanto market in Accra.
While fear gripped shop owners because of the intensity of the fire outbreak, thereby shifting their attention towards quenching it, some criminals loitering around took advantage of the situation to break into shops to steal items.
Madam Theresa Abiease, a shop owner at the scene said, shortly after the market went up in flames, people were seen breaking into other parts of the shops which were partly affected by the fire and stealing items before the intervention of the security personnel.
The looters took advantage of the situation and made away with some goods which were affected by the fire.
She said, the criminals pretend helping to relocate goods which were not affected by the fire then later took them away unnoticed
Though the police managed to control the situation by arresting some of the looters, others, too, escaped due to the overwhelming number of the people at the scene.
Whilst our photographer on the scene captured the fire outbreak, some scrap dealers were also seen removing copper wires from burnt electric sewing machines.
Some shop owners were sad but took the risk to quench the fire on their own at their various shops as well as prevented people from stealing their belongings.
By Geoffrey Buta
The Heartfelt Philanthropy Network and fellows of Elevate Africa Fellowship have visited the Street Academy in Accra to support its efforts to improve the welfare and development of children.
The visit formed part of efforts by the organisations to give back to the community and promote opportunities for children through education, healthcare and other social support programmes.
Ms Yvonne Abba-Opoku, Founder and Director of the Heartfelt Philanthropy Network, said the organisation had supported the Street Academy since 2019 because of its commitment to serving vulnerable children. Read More.
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Alberta Afia Asomaniwa Akoto, popularly known as “Landlady,” has declared her intention to contest as the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei North Constituency.
In a statement shared on Friday, Ms. Akoto said Okaikwei North has been her home for more than 40 years, where she has lived among the people, shared in their joys and challenges, and built lasting connections with the community.
“I am in the race because I believe our community deserves dedicated service, a listening ear and a strong voice. I am ready to work with you, listen to your concerns and help build a brighter future for Okaikwei North,” she said.
“Dear Okaikwei North, your girl is here one of your own, ready to serve,” she added.
Ms. Akoto said service is not just a responsibility but a commitment to the people and the community they call home.
Having dedicated herself to serving and supporting the people of the constituency, she said she wishes to continue the journey of service with renewed commitment, greater dedication and a stronger vision.
Her vision, she noted, is to build on the progress made, listen to the concerns of the people, empower the youth, support women, create opportunities and champion development that benefits every community in the constituency.
“I believe that together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive Okaikwei North,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
