The circumstances surrounding the death are unknown.

The police administration has launched investigations into the mysterious death of the policeman.

A statement signed by the Director-General, Public Affairs, DCOP Kwesi Ofori said “In line with our standard operating procedure, the name and further details of the deceased officer have been withheld and will be communicated after his family has been formally notified of the incident.”

It added: “The Ghana Police Service is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of one of our own, a Police officer who allegedly shot himself while on duty today April 27, 2022, at the Graphic Road, Abossey Okai, Accra.”