Kanta fire 1
At least 1,545 shops have been destroyed after a fire erupted in the Kantamanto market area during the early hours of January 2, 2025.
According to sources in Kantamanto, traders had previously received warnings of a potential attack during Ghana’s 2024 election period, prompting precautionary measures.
“When we were about to vote, we received intel about an attack on the market; so we even spoke to IGP Dampare to deploy police officers around the market to ensure safety. After the elections,