Samuel Addo, a journalist with Class Media, has said he lost GHS10,200, missing from the GHS20,000 he had with him during the alleged assault by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
According to Mr Addo, he had initially filed a report on the morning show and decided to approach fire service personnel to obtain their version of events.
Arriving at their station, he revealed the officers were allegedly assaulting civilians.
Speaking in an interview, he stated, “I decided to capture the scene,” he recounted. “As I was filming, a young fire service personnel approached me. I introduced myself as a media person, and he walked away. A few minutes later, about 10 of them, including the same officer, came toward me. They held my neck, pulled my hands behind my back, and assaulted me.
“They took my phone, tore my belt, and took both away. Later, I realised my bag was open, and upon checking, I discovered that GHS10,200 was missing from the GHS20,000 I had with me.”
“The money is still missing. I have reported everything to the police,” he added.
Meanwhile, Samuel Addo was allegedly assaulted by officers of the Ghana National Fire Service.
The Class FM reporter was assaulted while on duty at the Kasoa New Market.
Reports suggest the Class FM reporter was allegedly assaulted while covering a fire outbreak at the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region.
According to reports, the reporter was filming a confrontation between fire service personnel and traders at the market and was allegedly attacked by some officers, despite identifying himself as a journalist.
He was physically confronted by some fire service officers who allegedly attempted to prevent him from filming the scene on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Also, a viral video circulating on social media shows the journalist being manhandled amid a chaotic scene, with some Fire Service officers shouting at him.
Additionally, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cautioned the public against the deliberate spread of misinformation following the incident.
The GNFS, in a statement, highlighted to the public that the spread of false or misleading information is punishable under Ghanaian law.
“We acknowledge the concerns raised by members of the public regarding the video in circulation. However, the matter is under Police investigation, and we urge everyone to remain calm and wait for the official findings,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, Class Media Group has called for a swift and impartial probe into the alleged assault on staff.
The media group expressed deep concern over the alleged assault on one of its journalists by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
On January 5, in a statement issued, the Class Media Group highlighted that such incidents threaten press freedom and the safety of journalists.
They also added that such an incident undermines Ghana’s credibility as a defender of media rights.
“We urge the relevant authorities to conduct a swift and impartial investigation to establish the facts and ensure accountability. Our journalist was performing his lawful duties, and we expect full cooperation from all parties to safeguard media practitioners,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service has assured the public of its full collaboration with ongoing investigations into the incident.
