Accra, Oct. 13, GNA – Two people have sustained gunshot wounds in an incident involving a police officer and taxi drivers at Ritz Junction, Madina, near Accra.
A statement issued by Chief Superintendent of Police Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs, Accra, said the incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
It said preliminary investigations indicated that General Sergeant Matthew Aboase, stationed at the Madina Police Station, had an encounter with some members of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
“During the exchange, the drivers attempted to disarm the officer who allegedly threatened them with his pistol. In the process, the weapon accidentally discharged, resulting in gunshot injury of two persons who were nearby,” it said.
The statement identified the injured persons as Doe Asinyo, who sustained gunshot wounds to the left thigh, and Gifty Nyimahen, 34, who sustained gunshot wounds to the abdomen.
It said both victims were taken to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for treatment, where Asinyo was treated and discharged.
Nyimahen was admitted and later transferred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
The statement said that General Sergeant Aboase had been arrested and was in police custody pending further investigations, while the service pistol had been retained as evidence.
“The Command assures the public that appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the law,” it said.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey
Reporter: Joyce Danso