{"id":706,"date":"2026-06-04T15:23:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=706"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:23:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:23:02","slug":"no-arrests-made-in-accra-central-police-barracks-fire-outbreak-police-clarify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=706","title":{"rendered":"No arrests made in Accra Central Police barracks fire outbreak \u2013 Police clarify"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>49 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ghana Police Service has moved to correct earlier reports suggesting that arrests had been made in connection with a fire outbreak at the Accra Central Police Barracks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a press release dated June 4, 2026, the Regional Public Affairs Unit clarified that no arrests have been made at this stage of the investigation. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement, signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, urges the public to disregard earlier claims.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/news1gh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/716591576_1448697967288052_2904794701730763136_n-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news1gh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/716591576_1448697967288052_2904794701730763136_n-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news1gh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/716591576_1448697967288052_2904794701730763136_n-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news1gh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/716591576_1448697967288052_2904794701730763136_n-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news1gh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/716591576_1448697967288052_2904794701730763136_n-860x600.jpg 860w, https:\/\/news1gh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/716591576_1448697967288052_2904794701730763136_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities have confirmed that there were no fatalities resulting from the incident. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, one fire officer who sustained injuries during firefighting operations is currently receiving treatment at the Police Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/news1gh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/715436327_1448697860621396_2302658130708694937_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65282\" 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