A video capturing a man identified only as “Area” shooting indiscriminately during the Madina Redco Flats fire has gone viral, triggering widespread outrage and renewed calls for swift action by authorities.
In the footage, the man is seen firing a pump-action gun from a distance before advancing toward the crowd and targeting onlookers.
The clip shows frantic bystanders ducking and fleeing as bullets flew, all while police and fire officers were present at the scene.
The video has intensified criticism of the police for their failure to restrain or arrest the alleged gunman during the chaos.
According to the Accra Regional Police Command, at least seven people sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
The shooting occurred amid a massive fire outbreak at the outskirts of Madina Redco Flats on Sunday, August 3, which destroyed over 50 makeshift structures and left many residents displaced.
The Ghana National Fire Service responded promptly and managed to bring the blaze under control within 20 minutes, although thick smoke and falling live power lines further complicated the situation.
Meanwhile, the Madina Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect.
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