Police officer arrested after Ritz Junction shooting leaves two injured

Police officer arrested after Ritz Junction shooting leaves two injured
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The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command has arrested a police officer following a shooting incident at Ritz Junction in Accra that left two people with gunshot wounds.

The incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, during a confrontation between General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, stationed at the Madina Police Station, and some drivers of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union.

The arrest was confirmed in a statement signed by the Accra Regional Police Public Affairs Head, Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng. The circumstances that led to the confrontation and subsequent shooting are yet to be fully established.

The incident is under police attention as authorities work to establish the events surrounding the shooting and determine the appropriate action.Further details on the condition of the injured persons and the progress of investigations were not available in the information provided.