The Ghana Nationwide Hearth Service (GNFS) has condemned latest assaults on a few of its officers who have been on responsibility in Accra.
In an announcement dated Tuesday, September 10, 2024, GNFS mentioned two separate incidents inside per week have left one officer injured and others traumatised.
An officer from the Ministries Hearth Station, on September 3, 2024, sustained a fractured ankle on responsibility after a driver and his mate assaulted him.
The sufferer, recognized as ADO II Abdul Aziz Annor, is presently receiving remedy on the 37 Army Hospital.
Some residents of Dansoman additionally verbally and bodily assaulted some firefighters who have been responding to a hearth outbreak on September 5.
The assertion mentioned the assault occurred when the fireplace truck had briefly left to replenish its water provide.
Regardless of the assault, the firefighters managed to comprise the blaze with the help of two further fireplace vans, stopping additional harm to close by properties.
“The matter has been reported to the Dansoman Police, and investigations are ongoing to deliver the perpetrators to justice.
The GNFS additional threatened the general public that any assault on its personnel could be met with strict authorized motion.
“Our personnel threat their lives each day to guard residents and property, and so they deserve respect and help from the general public,” it mentioned.
