The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has vowed that firm action will be taken against personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) who allegedly assaulted a journalist at the Kasoa New Market.

The journalist, Samuel Addo of the Class Media Group, was reportedly attacked while covering a confrontation between firefighters and traders following a recent fire outbreak in the market.

Sources indicate that the incident occurred as Mr Addo attempted to film the exchange between the firefighters and the traders.

In a post on his official Facebook page, Minister Kwakye Ofosu condemned the attack as “most unacceptable” and assured the public that those responsible would be held accountable.

“The attack on Class Media Group’s Samuel Addo by some personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service is most unacceptable and I condemn same. Firm action will be taken against the rogue elements who carried out this attack,” he wrote.

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Reports indicate that Mr Addo sustained minor injuries during the incident. Investigations are expected to be conducted by the relevant authorities to ensure that that responsible face appropriate disciplinary or legal measures.