Two shot as police officer allegedly pulls gun during clash with taxi drivers at Ritz Junction

A police officer stationed at the Madina Police Station has been arrested after a firearm he allegedly pulled during a confrontation with taxi drivers at Ritz Junction in Accra went off, injuring two people.

According to police reports, the drivers attempted to wrest the weapon from the officer during a struggle, during which the gun reportedly went off and struck two people who were standing nearby.

Preliminary police investigations indicate that the officer was involved in a confrontation with some members of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union when he allegedly pulled out a weapon and threatened the drivers.