Police Officer Arrested Over Ritz Junction Shooting
Police Officer Arrested After Shooting Injures Two at Ritz Junction
A shooting at Ritz Junction left two people with gunshot wounds. The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command is now investigating.
The incident took place on Sunday, October 11, 2026. It started as a confrontation.
General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, stationed at Madina Police Station, got into a dispute with some drivers from the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
Things escalated quickly. Preliminary investigations suggest the drivers tried to disarm the officer. He allegedly responded by threatening them with his pistol.
During the struggle, the weapon went off. Two bystanders were hit.
Doe Asinyo took a gunshot wound to the left thigh. Gifty Nyimahen, 34, was shot in the abdomen.
Both were rushed to Madina Pentecost Hospital. Asinyo was treated and discharged the same day.
Nyimahen’s injuries were more serious. She was admitted first, then later referred to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
The officer involved has been arrested. He remains in police custody while investigations continue.
His service pistol has been retained as evidence.
Police say the Command will take appropriate action in line with the law.
