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Police Probe Fatal Shooting Involving Policewoman in Tetegu

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January 21, 20261 day ago
Police investigate fatal shooting involving female officer at Tetegu

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The Ghana Police Service is investigating a fatal shooting in Tetegu near Weija. Preliminary findings suggest a policewoman shot a taxi driver after a confrontation on January 19, 2026. The driver died at the hospital. The officer sustained injuries when a vehicle struck her as she attempted to leave the scene and is receiving medical attention. Exhibits were recovered from the scene.

The Ghana Police Service is investigating a fatal shooting incident involving a policewoman that occurred on January 19, 2026, in Tetegu near Weija in the Greater Accra Region. The police announced this in a statement issued on January 20, 2026. "The Ghana Police Service is investigating a shooting incident involving a policewoman that occurred on 19th January 2026 around the Tetegu area near Weija," it stated. The police said their preliminary investigations found that a policewoman allegedly shot a taxi driver following a confrontation. "The driver, who was operating a Hyundai i10 taxi cab was rushed to the Police Hospital for treatment but he was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. "Investigation further indicates that the policewoman was hit by a vehicle and sustained injuries to her head and both legs struck as she attempted leaving the scene. She is currently on admission receiving medical attention", it noted. Police probe fresh sextortion charges against Ekow Black According to the police, exhibits retrieved from the scene include one live 9mm round, a magazine and one empty 9mm cartridge. 3 suspects in car stealing syndicate busted by Central East Regional Police "At the scene, police recovered several exhibits, including one live 9mm round, a magazine, and one empty 9mm cartridge", the post added. See the full statement below: JKB/AM We’ve been giving poll data to pastors to use as prophecies – NPP’s Karbo

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    Tetegu Fatal Shooting: Police Investigate Policewoman Incident