Police Launch Investigation Into Ritz Junction Shooting Incident Involving Officer and Taxi Drivers

The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command has launched an investigation into a shooting incident involving a police officer at Ritz Junction that resulted in gunshot injuries to two individuals. According to an official press release issued on October 12, 2026, by the Accra Regional Public Affairs Unit, the officer involved has been taken into police custody while full investigations into the circumstances surrounding the altercations are underway. 

​Preliminary investigations reveal that the event occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, when a confrontation broke out between General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, stationed at the Madina Police Station, and members of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union. During the heated exchange, the officer allegedly threatened the drivers with his service pistol. In response, the drivers attempted to disarm the officer, leading to the accidental discharge of the firearm. 

​The physical struggle and subsequent discharge of the weapon resulted in gunshot wounds to two bystanders in the vicinity. The victims were identified as Doe Asinyo, who suffered a gunshot wound to the left thigh, and 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen, who sustained a injury to the abdomen. Both were immediately rushed to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for urgent medical attention. Doe Asinyo was treated and discharged, while Gifty Nyimahen was subsequently referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further medical treatment. 

​In the fallout of the incident, General Sergeant Mathew Aboase was arrested and remains in police custody pending further investigation. The police confirmed that the service pistol has been retrieved and retained for evidential purposes. Signed by Chief Superintendent Ms. Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the Command assured the general public that appropriate legal actions will be strictly pursued in accordance with the law.  

@Volta Today