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Tema Fire Service calls for public support
The Tema Regional Fire Officer (ACFO) Emmanuel Inkum has called on the public for support to purchase a Breathing Apparatus (Oxygen) Filling Plant.
This would enable them to constantly fill their breathing apparatus cylinders for operations which is very crucial in the survival of fire fighters and rescuers in emergency cases.
ACFO Inkum made the appeal through The Spectator in an interview where he disclosed that currently the filling plant at the Regional Headquarters had broken down and they filled their breathing apparatus at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) or the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and other private institutions which have offered to do so at no cost.
The interview aimed at finding out the challenges of his administration as a new Regional Fire Officer and what he intended doing differently to address issues in the region upon assuming office on October 6, this year.
He explained that if they were able to have their own plant, it would facilitate frequent training of their fire personnel to make them conversant with its usage to enhance their swift performance on the field and make them more comfortable in its usage.
The Tema Regional Fire Officer also called on the public to support them with proximity suits (fire tunics), fire resistant boots, face masks, helmets and Fireman axe to facilitate their work and ensure safety of their personnel.
He stressed the need for collaboration between the Tema Regional Office and Traditional leaders to make lands available for more District Offices in the area.
ACFO Inkum said the role of the business community and industries in putting up of more offices would be much appreciated as it would bring them closer to residents and industries.
He said much as the GNFS was investing in personnel preparedness for emergencies and swift response to fire scenes it would need public support in various ways to make their efforts a success.
He said in-service training and competitions at the regional and district levels had been intensified to beef up personnel preparedness to give the public the best services.
He appealed to the public to be more welcoming when they come to them with their fire education outreach because the knowledge acquired could go a long way to save lives and properties.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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