Police arrest suspect over jewellery theft during fire outbreak
The Police in Koforidua have arrested Abubakar Abdul Latif, 32, for allegedly stealing female jewellery from a jewellery stand while firefighters battled a fire outbreak at Starlet 21 Street in Koforidua.
In Koforidua, police apprehended a 32-year-old suspect named Abubakar Abdul Latif for allegedly stealing female jewelry during a fire outbreak on October 4, 2026. The crime occurred at Starlet 21 Street, where firefighters were already battling the blaze. Assistant Superintendent of Police Augustine Asante Kusi explained that the suspect exploited the chaos following the fire to make off with the jewelry from a nearby stand.
The incident unfolded around 01:20 hours on the day of the fire. On October 3, the fire broke out in a multi-story building on Starlet 21 Street, quickly spreading to other areas. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the Police responded promptly to contain the flames and secure the area. Officials, including Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, New Juaben South Municipal Chief Executive Ransford Owusu Boakye, and the Eastern Regional Police Commander, Joseph Owusu-Bempah, inspected the scene the following day.
They praised the rapid response of the GNFS and Police, promised government support to those affected, and noted that STO Atuahene James, a fire officer, suffered injuries while fighting the fire and was receiving treatment at the Eastern Regional Hospital. By October 4, the police confirmed that the officer was stable and receiving appropriate care. The investigation into the cause of the fire was ongoing.
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