The Former Audit Service boss for the Ashanti Region, Stephen Dapaah, has been burnt to death after his 5-bedroom house was gutted by fire at Aburaso in the Ashanti region, TV3 Ghana has reported.
The death of the 74-year-old man happened around 1 am on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
The five other people who were affected by the fire outbreak sustained serious injuries and have been rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to receive medical treatment.
The body of the deceased has also been deposited at the morgue at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Report suggest that, the Ghana National Fire Service has commenced an investigation into the matter to ascertain the cause of the fire.
Meanwhile, the Fire Service has entreated Ghanaians to use the services of competent electricians for the replacement of broken sockets and switches.
In a tweet sighted by myrepubliconline.com, it said, “Adhere and remain safe. Broken sockets and switches must be replaced by a competent electrician.”
