Energy firm PETROSOL has confirmed that a vehicle involved in Sunday’s tragic incident in Accra was taken without authorization by a security guard employed by a third-party security agency contracted to the company.
In an initial statement, PETROSOL acknowledged the circulation of a video on social media showing the vehicle linked to the incident, which left several people injured. The company expressed concern for the victims and said it had launched an internal investigation in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service.
Later in the day, PETROSOL issued an updated statement confirming that the incident had resulted in fatalities. While withholding details out of respect for the affected families, the company conveyed its sympathies.
“Our hearts go out to all the families impacted by this tragedy, and we extend our deepest condolences specifically to the family grieving an unimaginable loss,” the statement read.
The company clarified that the individual who took the vehicle was not a PETROSOL employee but a guard supplied by an external security firm. Management stressed that his actions were unauthorized and a violation of the trust placed in service providers.
“These actions were carried out without the knowledge or consent of PETROSOL and constitute a serious breach of the trust we place in our service providers,” the company said.
PETROSOL added that it is working with the contracted security agency to address the breach and ensure accountability. It also pledged full cooperation with the police to bring the individual involved to justice.
“Our commitment to the families affected by this tragedy is unwavering, and we will continue to support them. PETROSOL remains committed to transparency and will provide verified updates as investigations progress,” management assured.
