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RF0 engages New Juaben South Mayor on Fire Safety concerns
A delegation from the Ghana National Fire Service, led by the Regional Fire Officer(RFO), ACFO I Timothy Osafo Affum, visited the Mayor of New Juaben South Metropolitan Assembly on July 15, 2025.
The visit aimed to congratulate the Mayor on his appointment and discuss key fire safety challenges in the municipality.
Concerns raised included buried fire hydrants, the need for support for fuel and maintenance, and the urgent need for a new fire station to serve the growing Koforidua township.
The team also appealed for support towards the continuation of the construction of a modern Metro Fire Station.
The Regional Fire Officer briefed the Mayor on proactive steps taken to prevent market fires and submitted a comprehensive report on the state of fire safety in the markets.
The Mayor welcomed the visit and assured that the issues raised would be discussed at the management level for necessary action.
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
