The Ghana Police Service is investigating a shooting incident at Ritz Junction that left two people with gunshot wounds following a confrontation between a police officer and some taxi drivers.
The incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and involved General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, stationed at the Madina Police Station, and some members of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
In a press release dated October 12, the Accra Regional Police Command said preliminary investigations indicated that the confrontation began when the officer allegedly threatened the drivers with his pistol.
The drivers reportedly attempted to disarm the officer during the exchange, resulting in the weapon accidentally discharging and injuring two people nearby.
The victims were identified as Doe Asinyo, who sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh, and 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen, who suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Both victims were initially rushed to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for treatment.
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According to the police, Asinyo was treated and discharged, while Nyimahen was admitted and subsequently referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
The officer involved has been arrested and is in police custody pending further investigations. His service pistol has also been retained for evidential purposes.
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The Accra Regional Police Command assured the public that appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law.
