The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command is investigating a shooting incident at Ritz Junction involving a police officer that resulted in two individuals sustaining gunshot injuries.
The incident took place on Sunday, October 11, following an altercation between General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, assigned to the Madina Police Station, and several operators of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
According to preliminary findings by the Police, the altercation intensified when the officer purportedly brandished his pistol at the operators, leading them to make an effort to seize the weapon.
During the subsequent physical struggle, the firearm allegedly discharged unintentionally, striking two individuals in the vicinity.
The two injured parties, identified as Doe Asinyo and 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen, sustained gunshot injuries and were transported to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for medical treatment.
Asinyo received a gunshot wound to the left thigh. He underwent treatment at the hospital and was subsequently released.
Nyimahen, who sustained a gunshot wound to the abdominal region, was admitted for treatment before being transferred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for specialized medical care.
The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command is examining the circumstances related to the shooting.
The Police apprehended General Sergeant Aboase in relation to the incident. He remains in police custody as investigations continue.
The officer’s service pistol has been secured by the Police as evidence to facilitate the investigation into the factors that precipitated the shooting.
