The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command has launched an investigation into a shooting incident involving a police officer,General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, at Ritz Junction that left two individuals with gunshot wounds.

According to an official press statement released on October 12, 2026, by Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Preliminary investigations reveal that an altercation broke out between General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, an officer stationed at the Madina Police Station, and drivers belonging to the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.

During the confrontation, the officer allegedly threatened the taxi drivers with his service pistol. A struggle ensued as the drivers attempted to disarm him, causing the weapon to discharge accidentally, striking two bystanders nearby.

The victims were identified as Doe Asinyo and Gifty Nyimahen, sustained gunshot wounds to their left thigh and abdomen respectively. Asinyo was sent to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for treatment and later discharged, while Nyimahen was initially admitted to the Madina Pentecost Hospital before being referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further medical treatment.

General Sergeant Aboase was arrested following the incident and remains in police custody while investigations continue, with his service pistol retained for evidential purposes.

The Ghana Police Service Command has assured the public that appropriate legal action will be taken in accordance with the law.