A police officer has been arrested following a shooting incident at Ritz Junction in Accra that left two people with gunshot wounds.
The incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, during a confrontation between General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, who is stationed at the Madina Police Station, and members of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
According to the Accra Regional Police Command, the confrontation escalated after the officer allegedly threatened the drivers with his service pistol.
The drivers reportedly attempted to disarm him, during which the weapon discharged, injuring two people who were nearby.
In a statement signed by the Accra Regional Police Public Affairs Head, Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, the police confirmed that the officer had been taken into custody as investigations continued.
The two injured persons were identified as Doe Asinyo and 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen. Both were initially taken to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for medical attention.
Asinyo sustained a gunshot wound to his left thigh and was treated before being discharged.
Nyimahen suffered a gunshot wound to her abdomen. She was admitted to the hospital before being referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
Police have also retained the officer’s service pistol as evidence to support investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command has assured the public that the matter will be handled in accordance with the law.
