A driver’s mate is in critical condition following an alleged shooting by a police officer at a checkpoint in Danchira, located in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.

The incident took place when Corporal Franklin Forson reportedly fired at the victim without any provocation at a Police snap checkpoint opposite the Danchira police station.

Isaac Okyere, the driver of a Kia truck with registration number GE 9643, witnessed the event. He recounted being stopped at the checkpoint on Saturday evening after delivering electrometers to an ECG subcontracted company in Oblogo, Weija Gbawe Municipality.

After responding to questions from a Community Police Assistant, Okyere began to drive away when Corporal Forson unexpectedly fired into the truck’s empty bucket.

The bullets from the assault rifle penetrated the cabin, severely injuring the driver’s mate. The injured individual was then rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital for treatment.

A traumatized Okyere is now demanding an independent inquiry and justice for the victim. While senior officers at the Danchira Police station have not officially commented, sources suggest the incident is being treated as an accident. The officer who fired the shot has been instructed to cover the victim's medical expenses.

The Police Intelligence and Professional Standards Bureau (PIPS) is currently investigating the matter.