The Minister of Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has warned that individuals caught attacking fire officers in the line of their duties will be arrested and prosecuted.He gave the cautionary notice while commissioning a new fire station at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region.According to him, his outfit has put in place necessary measures to easily pick up individuals who will flout the warning.

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He noted that henceforth, firefighters will be accompanied to the field by the Ghana Police Service in order to take action against culprits.

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“We are going to enhance the safety of our staff from the national fire service. This is a collaboration with the Ghana Police Service. Anytime our fire fighters move to a fire site or move to a place for rescue, the police will be in their company for those who find it interesting to attack them, will be immediately arrested and prosecuted.For some time, Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has faced criticism over claims of slow response to emergencies.

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In 2024, the Service threatened to boycott its activities in certain areas over the incessant attacks on its personnel.On Saturday, February 10, in Konongo, angry residents alleged that fire officers responded late to a fire outbreak. This led to an attack on the officers and damage to a fire tender.Meanwhile, the Service has on several occasions contributed to response delays due to outdated equipment.The GNFS has called for an increase in fire stations nationwide as well as a supply of modern equipment.

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