Omanghana
The Ghana Police Service has arrested General Sergeant Mathew Aboase following a shooting at Ritz Junction in Accra that injured two bystanders.
Aboase, who is stationed at the Madina Police Station, was taken into custody after a confrontation with members of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command is investigating the incident.
According to the preliminary police account, the officer allegedly threatened some drivers with his service pistol during the dispute. The drivers reportedly attempted to disarm him, and the weapon discharged during the ensuing struggle.
Police described the discharge as accidental, although investigators are still establishing the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The injured bystanders, identified as Doe Asinyo and 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen, were taken to Madina Pentecost Hospital for treatment.
Asinyo sustained a gunshot wound to his left thigh and was treated and discharged. Nyimahen, who suffered an abdominal gunshot wound, was initially admitted before being referred to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further care.
The officer’s service pistol has been retained as evidence while he remains in custody pending further investigations.
In a statement communicated by its Public Affairs Head, Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, the Accra Regional Police Command assured the public that the matter was being investigated and that appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law.
Source: Omanghana
