General Sergeant Mathew Aboase arrested for Ritz Junction shooting

The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command has arrested General Sergeant Mathew Aboase following a shooting incident at Ritz Junction in Accra that left two people injured. The officer, who is stationed at the Madina Police Station, was taken into custody after his service pistol discharged during a heated confrontation with members of the local taxi drivers union on October 11, 2026. The victims, identified as Doe Asinyo and Gifty Nyimahen, were caught in the crossfire as the situation escalated in public.

According to reports, the incident began when Sergeant Aboase became involved in a dispute with the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union. During the altercation, the officer allegedly brandished his firearm and threatened the drivers. In an attempt to prevent potential violence, some of the drivers tried to disarm the officer. It was during this physical struggle that the weapon reportedly discharged accidentally, striking the two bystanders who were in the vicinity of the clash.

Following the shooting, Doe Asinyo was treated for injuries and has since been discharged from the hospital. However, the second victim, Gifty Nyimahen, sustained injuries that required further treatment and she remains hospitalized. The police have retained the officer's service pistol as evidence while the investigation continues. Sergeant Aboase remains in custody as authorities look into the circumstances surrounding his conduct and the resulting injuries to the public.