A police officer has been arrested following a shooting incident at Ritz Junction, Madina, that left two individuals with gunshot wounds, the Ghana Police Service has announced.
The officer, General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, was involved in the incident being investigated by the Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command.
According to a police statement, preliminary investigations indicate that the incident occurred on Saturday, October 11, 2026, when the officer was involved in a confrontation with some taxi drivers at Ritz Junction.
The police said the officer’s service weapon accidentally discharged during the confrontation, injuring two individuals identified as Doe Asinyo and Gifty Nyimahen.
The victims were rushed to medical facilities for treatment. Doe Asinyo was treated and discharged, while Gifty Nyimahen was referred to another hospital for further treatment.
The officer has since been detained, and his service pistol has been retained for evidential purposes as investigations continue.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that “appropriate legal action will be taken following the outcome of the investigation.”
