Police arrest officer after shooting injures 2 at Ritz Junction

The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command has arrested a police officer in connection with a shooting incident at Ritz Junction that left two people injured.

The incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and involved General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, who is stationed at the Madina Police Station, and some drivers of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.

According to a statement signed by Accra Regional Police Public Affairs Head, Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, a confrontation broke out between the officer and the drivers after he allegedly threatened them with his pistol.

The statement indicated that the drivers attempted to disarm the officer during the altercation, resulting in the accidental discharge of the weapon and injuries to two bystanders.

“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 two victims, identified as Doe Asinyo and 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen, were taken to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for medical attention.

Mr Asinyo sustained a gunshot wound to his left thigh and was treated before being discharged.

Ms Nyimahen, who suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen, was initially admitted to the hospital but was later referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment.

The police confirmed that the officer had been arrested and was being held in custody as investigations continued. His service pistol has also been seized and retained as evidence.

The Command assured the public that appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law.