A Class Media Group journalist, Samuel Addo, was allegedly assaulted by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) while covering a fire outbreak at Kasoa New Market in the Awutu Senya East Municipality.
The incident occurred as firefighters battled a devastating blaze at the market, during which tensions reportedly rose between fire officers, traders, and some local youth who had gathered at the scene.
Eyewitnesses say the situation escalated after some residents and traders attempted to assist in extinguishing the fire, while others filmed the operation. In the ensuing clash, three people, including the journalist, reportedly sustained injuries.
According to eyewitnesses, some fire officers allegedly assaulted individuals who were recording videos at the scene, including Samuel Addo, despite him identifying himself as a journalist on duty. Some women present were also reportedly attacked while filming the incident.
Speaking after the event, Samuel Addo said he was beaten by the officers while covering the clash and alleged that GH¢20,000 went missing during the assault.
The injured victims were later attended to, and calm was eventually restored at the market.
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