Taxi Driver Fatally Shot in Weija During Encounter with Policewoman

A taxi driver has been shot dead at Tetegu, near Weija, in the Greater Accra Region, following an encounter with a policewoman, the Ghana Police Service has said. The incident occurred on Monday, January 19, 2026. The policewoman involved also sustained injuries and is receiving treatment in the hospital, according to a press statement dated January 20 and issued by the Public Affairs Directorate at the Police. According to the police, preliminary investigations showed the shooting followed a confrontation between the two. The taxi driver, who was using a Hyundai i10 was pronounced dead on arrival at the Police Hospital. Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah, the acting Director-General of Public Affairs who issued the press statement indicated that ithe policewoman was injured while attempting to leave the scene. “Investigation further indicates that the policewoman was hit by a vehicle and sustained injuries to her head and both legs as she attempted to leave the scene.” She is currently on admission receiving medical attention,” the statement said. Police said exhibits retrieved from the scene included one live 9mm round, a magazine, and one spent 9mm cartridge. The Ghana Police Service said investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting are ongoing and updates will be provided as the process continues. The identities of the deceased driver and the policewoman involved have not yet been disclosed.