A scene of the alleged assault.
A journalist with Class Media Group, Samuel Addo, who reports from the Central Region, has allegedly been assaulted by officers of the Ghana National Fire Service while on duty at the Kasoa New Market.
The incident reportedly occurred when Mr Addo was filming a confrontation between fire service personnel and traders at the market.
Eyewitnesses say tensions escalated during an operation involving the firefighters, attracting the attention of traders and members of the public.
According to sources at the scene, Mr Addo was covering the incident in his professional capacity when he was allegedly attacked by some officers, despite identifying himself as a journalist.
Details regarding the nature and extent of his injuries remain unclear as at the time of filing this report.
The alleged assault has sparked concern among media practitioners and press freedom advocates, who are calling for a thorough investigation into the conduct of the officers involved.
The incident has also reignited discussions about the safety of journalists, particularly when covering confrontational or volatile public situations.
