The Police have commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Police Constable in the Western North Region on 5th May, 2023.
A statement issued by the Police administration revealed that the constatble met his untimely death after he was allegedly shot by his senior colleague.
According to the Police, they were returning from an operation when the incident occurred.
The constable was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival, the statement added.
“The Constable met his untimely death when he was allegedly shot by one of his senior colleagues of the Western North Regional Police Command when they were returning from an operation last night. The victim was rushed to the hospital for medical attention but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Immediately after the incident occurred, the Inspector-General of Police dispatched a team which left Accra last night and arrived in the Region in the early hours of today to assess the situation and interact with the personnel. The team was led by Commissioner of Police Mrs. Habiba Twumasi Sarpong, Director-General/Welfare, the statement said.
Meanwhile, the suspect Police officer is in custody as part of the investigation process in line with the due process of the law.
