Smith Gyekyi, a police officer, has been arrested after shooting and killing a 25-year-old man at Koans Estate in Accra on Sunday.
The incident occurred around 3:00 am when Gyekyi, an officer with the International Relations Directorate (IRD), was operating a commercial Matiz vehicle, registered GW 6459-21.
Gyeki had picked up Esther Owusua, a passenger, from Ablekuma Joma, who was headed to the Koans Estate area.
Upon reaching the estate, Owusua lost her way and called the deceased, Stanley Ahadzi, for assistance.
When Ahadzi arrived at the estate gate, a disagreement reportedly ensued over the fare charged by Gyekyi.
The argument quickly escalated, leading to Gyekyi allegedly pulling out his sidearm and shooting Ahadzi without provocation.
Crime scene investigators were deployed to oversee the situation after a distress call.
Ahadzi was found lying in a supine position with multiple gunshot wounds and blood covering his body.
The body of Ahadzi was transported to the Police Hospital morgue for preservation, pending an autopsy.
Gyekyi was detained while his pistol was seized for further investigation.
The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has promised the deceased’s family that justice will be served after visiting them on Sunday, August 18.
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