A police sergeant stationed at the Madina Police Station has been arrested and detained in connection with a shooting incident at the Adenta Ritz Junction that left two people injured on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The incident reportedly followed a confrontation between General Sergeant Mathew Aboase and some drivers of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
According to a police statement dated Monday, October 12, 2026, preliminary investigations suggest that the confrontation escalated after the officer allegedly threatened the drivers with his pistol, prompting them to attempt to disarm him. The weapon reportedly discharged during the ensuing struggle, hitting two people who were nearby.
The victims, identified as Doe Asinyo and 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen, sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for treatment. Asinyo suffered a gunshot wound to his left thigh. He received treatment and was subsequently discharged. Nyimahen, who sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, was admitted for medical care before being referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command is investigating the incident. General Sergeant Aboase has since been arrested and remains in police custody as investigations continue. The Police have also retained the officer’s service pistol as evidence to assist investigators in establishing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING INCIDENT AT RITZ JUNCTION
1. The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command is investigating a shooting incident involving a Police officer at Ritz Junction, which left two persons with gunshot wounds.
2. Preliminary investigations indicate that on Sunday, 11th October 2026, a confrontation ensued between General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, stationed at Madina Police Station, and some of the drivers of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
3. During the exchange, the drivers attempted to disarm the officer who allegedly threatened them with his pistol. In the process, the weapon accidentally discharged, resulting in gunshot injuries to two persons who were nearby.
4. The two victims, Doe Asino, who sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh, and Gifty Nyimahen, aged 34, who sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, were rushed to the Madina Pentecost Hospital for treatment. Doe Asino was treated and discharged, while Gifty Nyimahen was admitted and later referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
5. The officer involved was arrested and is in Police custody pending further investigations, and the service pistol has been retained for evidential purposes.
6. The Command assures the public that appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the law.
