Police officer arrested after shooting leaves two injured at Ritz Junction

According to the Ghana Police Service, a police officer has been arrested following a shooting incident at Ritz Junction in Accra that left two individuals injured. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026. In a statement, Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng of the Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command revealed that General Sergeant Mathew Aboase of the Madina Police Station was involved in an altercation with drivers of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the drivers attempted to seize the officer's pistol when he allegedly threatened them with it. During the ensuing struggle, the weapon discharged accidentally, striking two people who were nearby. The victims are identified as Doe Asinyo, who suffered a gunshot wound to the left thigh, and Gifty Nyimahen, who was shot in the abdomen.

Doe Asinyo was treated and discharged from the Madina Pentecost Hospital, while Gifty Nyimahen was admitted and subsequently transferred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further medical attention.

The arrested officer remains in police custody, and his service pistol has been preserved as evidence pending the ongoing investigation. The Accra Police Command stated that appropriate legal action will be pursued in accordance with Ghanaian law.