Ahafo Region: Firefighters Assaulted
Two crew members of the Kenyase Fire Station have been assaulted by a mob over delayed response to emergency calls in the Ahafo Region.
Pictures posted by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) showed the victims receiving medical attention in a health facility, one with a bandaged hand and another with a bandaged leg.
Another picture showed the windscreen of their vehicle smashed.
The two victims and the fire tender of the Kenyase Fire Station endured the wrath of the residents of Hwidiem Zongo who chose to register their displeasure at what they deemed to be a lackadaisical response to a domestic fire emergency in the area on Saturday, February 17, 2024 with violence.
However, the Service in a statement condemning the action of the residents denied any wrongdoing and demanded an investigation into the incident for onward disciplinarian action.
“Despite their timely response at 11:34 am to a domestic fire at Hwidiem Zongo on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, the GNFS crew upon arrival at 11:48 am, faced accusations of tardiness and subsequently endured a mob attack, resulting in injuries to the duty driver and a firefighter and damage to the Fire Tender.”
“The GNFS insists on swift investigations and legal action against perpetrators to ensure Firefighter’s safety during emergency response.”
The service is also demanding police protection to safeguard their staff during emergency responses.
