Police arrest officer after shooting injures 2 at Ritz Junction

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

In a statement signed by the Accra Regional Police Public Affairs Head, Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, the Command said the confrontation led to an attempt by the drivers to disarm the officer, who had allegedly threatened them with his pistol.

In the process, the weapon accidentally discharged, resulting in gunshot injuries to two persons who were nearby,” the statement said.