A bus conductor is in critical condition after being shot by a police officer at Danchira in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.

The incident occurred at a police checkpoint opposite the Danchira police station, where Corporal Franklin Forson reportedly shot the victim without provocation.

Isaac Okyere, the driver of a Kia truck with registration GE 9643 W, recounted the alarming event to the media.

According to Okyere, he was 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 off when Corporal Forson unexpectedly fired into the empty bucket of the truck.

The bullets from the assault rifle penetrated the truck's cabin, striking the driver’s mate. The injured mate was rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital for urgent medical attention.

Distressed by the incident, the driver is calling for an independent inquiry and justice for his wounded mate. While senior officers at the Danchira police station have not commented officially, sources indicate that the incident is being treated as an accident, with the shooting officer responsible for covering the victim’s medical expenses.

However, Okyere alleges that he has faced harassment and arrest following the shooting. Additional information reveals that Okyere physically assaulted a senior police officer who attempted to record a verbal dispute between him and a policewoman from the station.

The case is currently under investigation by the Police Intelligence and Professional Standards Bureau (PIPS).

In the wake of the shooting, residents of the Danchira area are demanding a comprehensive investigation into the local police’s activities, citing allegations of bribery, extortion, and the protection of criminals, including land guards.