A fire outbreak at the Ejisu Apromasi Police Barracks in the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of a police officer and his family.
The officer, his wife and a four-month-old baby perished in the wee hours of Monday, January 16, 2023.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service, late detection and call up for help led to the destruction of 5 out of the 15 apartments housing some police officers and their families.
Roofing sheets, utensils, furniture, household appliances are among items that were destroyed.
Meanwhile, the Fire Service has begun an investigation to get to the bottom of the incident.