A district engineer from the South Tongu District Assembly of the Volta Region is currently receiving medical treatment after being hit by a stray bullet fired by customs officers pursuing a suspect in Sogakope.
According to eyewitnesses, the unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, around 2100 hours, when customs officials pursuing a Mercedes-Benz with registration number GC 3361-14, discharged a bullet, to stop the get-away car, attempting to evade arrest.
The officers tried to stop the evading vehicle, and opened fire, which shattered the rear windshield of the car, but the bullets hit the district engineer, identified as Alex, in the left upper arm, who was standing by the roadside, waiting to board a vehicle to Accra.
The victim was immediately rushed to the Comboni Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
The extent of his injury is not yet known, but hospital sources indicated that he is in stable condition.
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority is yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
However, residents are demanding swift investigation into the matter as it raised concerns about the use of force by law enforcement agencies and the need for accountability.
Many are questioning the response of the customs officers and whether proper protocols were followed, suggesting that many more could have been injured.
“This is a tragic incident that can be avoided,” said some residents, who witnessed the shooting.
Mr. Andam Okyere, the Sogakope Police Commander, confirmed the incident to the Ghana News Agency.
He said investigations have been opened into the case.
He said the victim is responding to medical treatment at the Comboni Hospital
