Police investigate shooting incident involving officer at Weija

The Ghana Police Service has launched investigations into a shooting incident involving a policewoman that occurred on Sunday, 19 January 2026, at Tetegu near Weija in the Greater Accra Region.

According to a press release issued by the Police Public Affairs Directorate on January 20, preliminary findings indicate that the policewoman allegedly shot a taxi driver following a confrontation.

The driver, who was operating a Hyundai i10 taxi, was rushed to the Police Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival, the statement said.

The police further disclosed that after the incident, the officer was hit by a vehicle while attempting to leave the scene, sustaining injuries to her head and both legs. She is currently on admission and receiving medical attention.

Items retrieved from the scene include one live 9mm round, a magazine, and one empty 9mm cartridge, according to the police.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing, and the Police Service says it will provide further updates as developments emerge.

The statement was signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah, on behalf of the Director-General of Public Affairs.