The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of two individuals in connection with an alleged arson attack at the Kumasi Central Market. GBC Ghana Online initially reported the apprehension of the suspects. Citi Newsroom further clarified that these arrests are part of ongoing investigations into the fire.
The incident, which occurred recently, reportedly resulted in substantial damage to a number of market stalls and a wide array of merchandise, according to reports from GhanaWeb. The specific date of the fire has not been uniformly confirmed across all verified sources, but it is described as a 'recent' event by GBC Ghana Online.
The identities of the arrested individuals have not been released by the Ghana Police Service as of the time of this report. They are currently assisting law enforcement with their inquiries. No charges have been publicly announced, and the investigation remains active according to police statements.
Eyewitness accounts, as reported by local media outlets such as Luv FM, described a chaotic scene as traders attempted to salvage their goods from the fast-spreading fire. The full extent of the financial loss experienced by market vendors is still being assessed by relevant authorities and is unconfirmed by official statements.