2 KIDS BURNT TO DEATH IN EASTERN REGION

Two children were completely burnt on
Wednesday night after fire engulfed the
building in which they were sleeping.
Three others receiving medical treatment were
rescued by neighbours. The cause of the fire is
yet to be determined.
The accident occurred at the Koforidua Poly
Junction in the Eastern Region, the police have
confirmed.
They gave the names of the deceased as Mansa
Alado, 7, and Prince Atsu, 4.
Among the rescued receiving treatment at the
Koforidua Central Hospital is Atsupui Alado, a
pregnant woman.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Yaw
Nketia-Yeboah, who is the Eastern Region Public
Affairs Officer of the Ghana Police Service,
advised all to observe strict fire safety measures
in this dry season.
ASP Nketia-Yeboah urged parents to make sure
naked flames like candles are not lit near
combustibles.
He also said children should be educated as well
to comply with fire-safety measures “in order
to avoid such unfortunate but preventable
accidents.”