Ghana President Acts After Firefighters Attack Journalist

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that Ghanaian firefighters who assaulted a reporter have been suspended. The officers from the Ghana National Fire Service were identified and "interdicted." This term means they have been temporarily removed from duty pending a full investigation. The incident involved a journalist from Class FM, a local radio station. The attack highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of journalists in the region. President Mahama's public statement signals high-level attention to the case. It comes amid international calls for better protection of press freedom. No further details about the assault or the investigation were immediately released.