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Off-duty Police Officer Arrested For Shooting Civilian to Death

The Police have arrested a ride-hailing driver, who was later revealed to be an off-duty police officer, for allegedly shooting and killing a man at Koans Estate near Kuntunse in Accra on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

The incident took place around 4 a.m. following an alleged confrontation between the victim, identified as Stanley Ahadzi (25), and General Constable Smith Gyeke over transport fare.

“When Ahadzi arrived at the estate gate, a disagreement reportedly ensued over the fare charged by Constable Gyekyi. The argument quickly escalated, leading to Constable Gyekyi allegedly pulling out his sidearm and shooting Ahadzi without provocation,” a report by Asaase Radio earlier said.

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Stanley Ahadzi’s body has been sent to the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy, while the suspect is in police custody as investigations into the incident continue, a police statement said.

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