Rev. Dr. Victor Toasbani Ayibo, a Baptist Wesleyan Pastor
in Koforidua who recently lost two daughters to a tragic fire outbreak in Koforidua has cautioned strongly against reckless handling of domestic gas.
He has urged the Ghana National Fire Service to intensify public education on safe use of domestic gas fire particularly among women.
The two daughters of the Baptist Pastor -Rose Abena Asantewaa Toasbani and Nyamekye Yaa Asantewaa Toasbani were among three individuals in a compound house that were affected by a domestic gas explosion.
The first victim, 17-year-old Rose Abena Asantewa Toasbani, a first-year student at Koforidua Technical University, succumbed to her injuries at the Eastern Regional Hospital.
Over the weekend, his 10-year-old daughter Nyamekye Yaa Asantewa Toasbani, a class four pupil, and 48-year-old Mrs. Rita Ametepe, a mother of three who were seriously injured in the gas explosion also passed away while receiving treatment at same hospital.
The disaster happened when a gas leakage was detected in a compound house at Koforidua Anlo-Town. The two siblings, Rose and Nyamekye, discovered the leak and informed Mrs. Rita Ametepe, who accompanied them to inspect the situation.
Tragically, in an attempt to check if the burner was properly turned off, Mrs. Ametepe accidentally turned the knob on, triggering a massive explosion.
All three victims suffered severe burns and were rushed to the Eastern Regional Hospital, where their conditions initially stabilized but later deteriorated, leading to their deaths.
Rev. Dr. Victor Toasbani Ayibo, a Baptist Wesleyan Pastor and father of the two siblings, has cautioned against reckless handling of domestic gas.
Meanwhile, Isaac Ayeh, the husband of the late Rita Ametepe, is struggling to cope with the trauma and loss.
Students of KTU where Rose was schooling has held a vigil to mourn her passing.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
