A jealous lover, Joseph Richard, has allegedly set fire to the room of his girlfriend, Betty Herman, at Axim in the Western Region.
The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, while Betty’s children were asleep in the room.
The two children, identified as 16-year-old Joseph Ben and 3-year-old Richlove Asiedua Yeboah, sustained severe burns in the attack.
Reports indicate that Joseph committed the act after Betty asked for a breakup.
Eyewitnesses accused Richard of setting the room ablaze with the intent to kill the children. However, they were rescued due to the swift intervention of neighbors, who called firefighters and the police.
The victims are currently battling for their lives at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Residents say Richard fled after setting the room on fire, but his clothes and a gallon, believed to have contained fuel, were found at the scene.
They have called on the police to arrest Richard and ensure he faces the full rigors of the law.
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