Police Officer Arrested After Ritz Junction Shooting Injures Two in Adenta

The incident occurred on Sunday, October 11,2026,following a confrontation between General Sergeant Mathew Aboase and drivers belonging to the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.

General Sergeant Aboase, an officer stationed at the Madina Police Station, reportedly got into a heated dispute with taxi operators at the junction. According to preliminary findings by police investigators,the conflict escalated after the officer allegedly produced his service pistol and threatened drivers at the scene.

In an effort to prevent escalation, several drivers attempted to disarm the officer. During the resulting physical struggle over the handgun,the weapon discharged accidentally.

The gunshot accidentally hit two nearby individuals who were caught in the vicinity of the altercation.The victims have been identified as Doe Asinyo and 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen.

Doe Asinyo sustained a gunshot wound to his left thigh,

while Gifty Nyimahen suffered a severe gunshot injury to her abdomen. Both victims were immediately transported to theMadina Pentecost Hospital for urgent medical assistance.Medical personnel treated Doe Asinyo for his thigh injury, after which he was discharged.

However,due to the serious nature of abdominal trauma, Gifty Nyimahen was admitted before being referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for specialized treatment.

Following the incident, law enforcement authorities moved swiftly to secure evidence and detain the officer.

General Sergeant Aboase was arrested and placed in police custody to assist with the ongoing probe, while his service pistol was seized as physical evidence.In an official statement, the police confirmed:"

The officer involved was arrested and is in Police custody pending further investigations, and the service pistol has been retained for evidential purposes".The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command has reassured the public that full legal measures will be enforced as investigations proceed.

The Ritz Junction shooting highlights the urgent need for strict weapon discipline and clear conflict resolution procedures at busy public transit points. With one victim receiving specialized care at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital,citizens are closely following how the Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command handles this case. Police officials maintain that Sergeant Aboase remains in custody and that appropriate legal steps will follow.