The Ghana Police Service is investigating a shooting incident involving a police officer at Ritz Junction that left two people with gunshot wounds.
In a press release dated October 12, 2026, the Accra Regional Police Command said the incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, following a confrontation between General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, stationed at the Madina Police Station, and some drivers of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the drivers attempted to disarm the officer after he allegedly threatened them with his pistol.
The police said the weapon accidentally discharged during the ensuing struggle, injuring two people who were nearby.
The victims were identified as Doe Asinyo, who sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh, and Gifty Nyimahen, 34, who suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Both were rushed to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for treatment.
According to the police, Asinyo was treated and discharged, while Nyimahen was admitted before being referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
The officer involved was arrested and remains in police custody pending further investigations.
The police also confirmed that the service pistol had been retained as evidence to support the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command, which is handling the investigation, assured the public that appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law.
