The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has expressed complete disproval of assaults on its personnel, promising to pursue strict legal actions against perpetrators.
According to the service, fire fighters have been physically and verbally assaulted while going about their work.
In a statement released by GNFS on Tuesday, September 10, it explained how ADO II Abdul Aziz Annor, a fire fighters from the Ministries Fire Station on September 3, 2024, sustained a fractured ankle after being assaulted by a driver and his mate in Accra.
This happened while Annor was refilling the station’s truck at the La Palm T-junction.
The perpetrators were arrested and granted bail on September 9, 2024, with court hearing scheduled for October 24.
Fire fighters from the Dansoman Fire Station also faced a similar situation two days after the incident.
Residents of Dansoman Roundabout verbally and physically attacked the fire fighters who were responding to a fire in their vicinity.
The fire fighters amist the attack, were able to sustain the fire with the help of additional fire trucks.
The GNFS has stressed that assaulting fire fighters is a crime and perpetrators will be dealt with accordingly.
The service has guaranteed that it will provide the needed care for the injured fire fighter and take all required legal steps to ensure justice for all affected personnel.
Nonetheless, there is an ongoing investigation by the Dansoman Police on the matter in order to bring the culprits to justice.
The GNFS urged the public to support and accord all respect to its personnel, who risk their lives daily to protect the people and their community.
Source: Obikyere Abigail Seyram, Media and Communication Studies Student, KNUST.
