Omanghana
A police officer has been arrested after his service pistol discharged during a confrontation with taxi drivers at Ritz Junction in Accra, injuring two bystanders.
The incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and involved General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, who is stationed at the Madina Police Station, and members of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
According to a police statement attributed to Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Regional Police Command, preliminary investigations indicate that the officer allegedly drew his weapon during the dispute.
A struggle reportedly followed as some drivers attempted to disarm him. The pistol discharged during the confrontation, striking two people standing nearby. The circumstances surrounding the discharge remain under investigation.
One of the injured persons, Doe Asinyo, sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh. He was treated at the Madina Pentecost Hospital and subsequently discharged.
The second victim, 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen, suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen. She initially received treatment at the same hospital before being transferred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for specialized care.
The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command is investigating the incident. The officer’s service pistol has been retrieved and retained as evidence, while he remains in police custody.
Police have indicated that the matter will be handled through the relevant legal and internal disciplinary processes.
Source: Omanghana
