New information gathered reveals that the woman who shot and killed a taxi driver at Tetegu Overhead near Weija in the Greater Accra Region is a police officer.
According to an eyewitness, two gunshots were heard before the driver was found dead in the vehicle.
Reports suggest that the Policewoman allegedly shot and killed the taxi driver in Tetegu after a fare dispute.
Earlier, the Ghana Police Service had announced that it would probe the shooting and killing of a taxi driver by a woman at Tetegu Overhead near Weija in the Greater Accra Region.
According to the police statement, preliminary investigations found that a policewoman allegedly shot a taxi driver following a confrontation.
In a statement issued on January 20, 2026, the Police stated, “The Ghana Police Service is investigating a shooting incident involving a policewoman that occurred on 19th January 2026 around the Tetegu area near Weija”.
“The driver, who was operating a Hyundai i10 taxi cab, was rushed to the Police Hospital for treatment, but he was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
“Investigation further indicates that the policewoman was hit by a vehicle and sustained injuries to her head and both legs as she attempted to leave the scene. She is currently on admission receiving medical attention”, it noted.
“At the scene, police recovered several exhibits, including one live 9mm round, a magazine, and one empty 9mm cartridge”, the post added.
News broke some days ago of the tragic incident of a woman who allegedly shot and killed a taxi driver at Tetegu overhead on the Accra-Kasoa highway in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality.
Reports suggest the taxi driver was shot on Monday Janurary 19, 2026, around 11:16 p.m.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident may be linked to a robbery attempt.
Eyewitnesses suggest the incident ensued following an argument in which the woman threatened and later fired two shots to the rib area and shoulder of the driver.
Reports suggest the woman, after murdering the taxi driver, attempted to flee the scene but was hit by another vehicle and was arrested by a police patrol team.
In a viral video shared on X, the woman was seen being taken away by the police. The video also showed the lifeless body of the taxi driver still in his car.
In a post sharing the video on the incident on the social media platform X, EDHUB stated, “A taxi driver was shot and killed at Tetegu Overhead at about 11:16 p.m. last night, in an incident eyewitnesses believe may have been linked to a robbery attempt. Witnesses said an argument allegedly broke out inside the vehicle, during which a woman threatened to shoot the driver before allegedly firing two shots, hitting him in the rib area and the shoulder.
The suspect later attempted to flee but was struck by a passing vehicle. She was subsequently arrested by a police patrol team that had been alerted to the incident and was quickly removed from the scene to prevent a possible mob attack”.
See the post below:
An eyewitness said two gunshots were heard before the driver was found dead in the vehicle. The policewoman reportedly attempted to flee but was hit by a car and rushed to the Police Hospital.
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) January 22, 2026
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