A police officer is in custody after a confrontation at Ritz Junction turned violent on Sunday, leaving two people with gunshot wounds.
The officer, General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, was involved in an altercation with taxi drivers from the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.
According to police reports, the situation escalated when drivers attempted to disarm the officer, causing his weapon to accidentally discharge.
Two bystanders were hit. One victim, Doe Asinyo, was treated and discharged for a thigh wound. The second victim, 34-year-old Gifty Nyimahen, sustained an abdominal wound and has been referred to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command confirms the officer has been arrested, and his service pistol has been seized as evidence.
Authorities assure the public that a thorough investigation is underway, and appropriate legal action will be taken.
