A police officer stationed at the Madina Police Station has been arrested after a confrontation with taxi drivers at Ritz Junction allegedly escalated into a shooting incident that left two people with gunshot wounds.
General Sergeant Mathew Aboase is in police custody as the Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command investigates the circumstances surrounding the incident, which occurred on Sunday, October 11.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the confrontation involved the officer and some members of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
According to the initial findings, the situation escalated after the officer allegedly threatened the drivers with his pistol, prompting some of them to attempt to disarm him.
The weapon reportedly discharged during the ensuing struggle, hitting two people who were nearby.
The victims have been identified as Doe Asinyo and 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen.
Both were rushed to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for medical attention following the shooting.
Asinyo sustained a gunshot wound to his left thigh. He received treatment and was subsequently discharged from the hospital.
Nyimahen, who suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen, was admitted for treatment before being referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further medical care.
Following the incident, the police arrested General Sergeant Aboase in connection with the shooting. He remains in custody as investigations continue.
The officer’s service pistol has also been retained by the police as evidence to assist investigators in establishing the circumstances that led to the discharge of the weapon.
The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command is continuing its investigations into the incident. Further details on possible charges or disciplinary action against the officer have not been provided.
