A police officer has been arrested following a shooting incident at Ritz Junction that left two people with gunshot wounds after a confrontation involving some taxi drivers.
The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command is investigating the incident, which occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, involving General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, stationed at Madina Police Station, and some drivers of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
In a statement dated Monday, October 12, the Accra Regional Police Command said preliminary investigations indicated that the confrontation escalated when the drivers attempted to disarm the officer, who allegedly threatened them with his pistol.
“During the exchange, the drivers attempted to disarm the officer who allegedly threatened them with his pistol. In the process, the weapon accidentally discharged, resulting in gunshot injuries to two persons who were nearby,” the statement said.
The victims were identified as Doe Asinyo, who sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh, and 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen, who was shot in the abdomen.
Both were rushed to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for treatment. While Asinyo was treated and discharged, Nyimahen was admitted and later referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
The police said the officer had been arrested and was in custody pending further investigations. His service pistol had also been retained as evidence.
“The Command assures the public that appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the law,” the statement added.
