The Ghana Police Service has initiated a targeted manhunt for four individuals linked to a recent fire outbreak at the Ho Central Market in the Volta Region. According to a Citi Newsroom report, preliminary forensic investigations conducted at the scene indicates that the fire may have been an act of arson rather than an accident. Officers are currently treating the incident as a criminal matter as they gather more evidence from the affected area.
Police investigators told Citi Newsroom that they recovered CCTV footage from nearby business establishments which captured four persons of interest. These individuals were spotted within the market perimeter shortly before the first signs of smoke were detected. The Ghana Police Service has not yet released the names or official descriptions of these suspects to the public while the verification of their identities continues.
A GhanaWeb report notes that the fire destroyed several stalls and displaced many traders who lost significant amounts of inventory. Local authorities and fire service personnel worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to the main commercial residential areas. The Ghana National Fire Service has collaborated with police forensic experts to analyze the debris for accelerants or electronic malfunctions according to official updates provided to local media.
The Volta Regional Police Command states that the investigation remains in its early stages and no arrests have been finalized at this time. Officials are encouraging members of the public who may have witnessed suspicious activity at the Ho Central Market to provide information. Although the forensic report suggests arson, police officials clarify that all findings remain preliminary until the four persons of interest are located and questioned regarding their presence at the scene.