Ashanti Region Shaken by Tragic Deaths in Obuasi and Manso Adubia as GNFS Clarifies Rent Allowance Payments

Tragic events in the Ashanti Region have left local residents in shock following a fatal daylight robbery and the distressing discovery of a deceased infant. Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has moved to dispel widespread rumors regarding personnel welfare and unpaid benefits. These developments highlight a period of both administrative clarification and community mourning as authorities across the country address criminal activities and institutional misinformation.

In the Ashanti Region, a gold buyer was shot dead during a brazen daylight robbery in Manso Adubia. Reports indicate that an armed assailant attacked the victim, firing at him and inflicting serious injuries that ultimately proved fatal. In a separate and equally distressing incident at Obuasi Old Estate, residents discovered the body of a seven-month-old baby in a drain. The discovery, made between midnight and 1:00 a.m. with news spreading by daybreak, has sparked significant concern. Kofi Mensah, the Assembly Member for the area, assisted in retrieving the body and has coordinated with authorities for burial arrangements while investigations into the cause of death and the circumstances leading to the abandonment remain ongoing.

Shifting to administrative matters, the Ghana National Fire Service has officially dismissed social media claims regarding unpaid rent allowances for the year 2025. In a formal statement released on August 21, 2026, the GNFS management clarified that the final disbursement for the 2025 rent allowance was successfully completed in April 2026. The service described the circulating reports as "false and unfounded," urging personnel and the general public to disregard the misinformation and trust in the service's official communication channels.

Looking forward, the GNFS has announced the formation of a dedicated committee to facilitate the payment process for the 2026 rent allowance, signaling a continued commitment to transparent communication and the welfare of its personnel. In the Ashanti Region, local authorities and community leaders are calling on members of the public to provide any information that could lead to the arrest of the Manso Adubia robber or shed light on the tragic death in Obuasi. These incidents underscore the ongoing need for vigilant community policing and proactive state communication to maintain public order and institutional trust.