General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, stationed at the Madina Police Station, was arrested after a confrontation with drivers from the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union on Sunday, October 11, 2026. According to a statement from the Accra Regional Police Public Affairs Head, Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, the drivers attempted to disarm the officer, who had allegedly threatened them with his pistol. The confrontation resulted in the accidental discharge of the weapon, injuring two bystanders. Doe Asinyo was treated and discharged for a gunshot wound to his left thigh. Gifty Nyimahen sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was admitted to the Madina Pentecost Hospital before being transferred to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The officer is in custody, and his service pistol has been retained for investigation. The police assured that appropriate action will be taken.
Update (16:50 GMT): Adom Online also reported on this story under the headline "Police officer arrested after shooting leaves two injured at Ritz Junction". Read the Adom Online report.