THE police are investigating a shooting incident at Ritz Junction that left two persons with gunshot wounds following a confrontation between a police officer and some taxi drivers.
The officer, General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, stationed at the Madina Police Station, was arrested and detained in police custody pending investigations into the incident.
A statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs of the Accra Regional Police Command, Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, said the incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following a confrontation between the officer and some drivers of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
During the confrontation, the drivers reportedly attempted to disarm the officer, who had allegedly threatened them with his pistol.
According to the statement, the weapon accidentally discharged during the struggle, hitting two persons 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 victims were rushed to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for treatment. Asinyo was treated and discharged, while Nyimahen was admitted and later referred to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment, the statement added.
Meanwhile, the officer remains in police custody as investigations continue, with his service pistol retained for evidential purposes.
The Accra Regional Police Command assured the public that appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law.
BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG
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