A devastating fire in Asuakwa, a suburb of the Sunyani East Municipality, has claimed the lives of a couple and destroyed their home, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Bono Regional Police Command.
In a statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer for the Command, police confirmed that they received a distress call on the night of Monday, October 20, 2025, and responded swiftly to the scene. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) were already on-site battling the flames.
The victims, identified as Nana Ameyaw Ampofo, 65, and Grace Adu Boafoawaa, 49, were found burnt beyond recognition. A crime scene team later confirmed that the entire building and its contents had been completely destroyed.
Tragically, both bodies were discovered in the kitchen area. Additionally, a Toyota Highlander and a pickup truck parked close to the house sustained partial damage from the fire.
The remains of the deceased have been transported to the Sunyani Teaching Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Authorities say they are working closely with the GNFS to determine the cause of the fire, and have assured the public of further updates as investigations progress.
