Eight Police Officers Interdicted After Fatal Shooting at Sayerano
IGP orders full investigation as two people die and three others sustain gunshot injuries
- Eight police officers interdicted pending investigations into the fatal shooting
- Two people killed and three injured during the confrontation at Sayerano
- IGP orders full PPSB investigation as Police assure the public of transparency
Eight police officers have been interdicted following a fatal shooting incident at Sayerano in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region that left two people dead and three others injured.
In a statement issued on Monday, July 7, 2026, the Western North Regional Police Command confirmed that calm has been restored in the community and that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
According to preliminary findings, the shooting occurred during a confrontation between a police patrol team and some residents of Sayerano while officers were carrying out an operation in the area.
The Police said five people sustained gunshot wounds during the incident. Two of the victims later died, while the remaining three are receiving treatment at the Asafo Roman Catholic Hospital.
The Inspector-General of Police has directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As part of the ongoing investigations, all eight officers involved in the operation have been interdicted.
The Western North Regional Police Command expressed appreciation to traditional authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders for their cooperation in helping restore peace following the incident.
The Command assured the public that a thorough and transparent investigation would be conducted and pledged to provide updates as the probe progresses.
“The Western North Regional Command assures the public of a thorough investigation into the incident, and any further development will be communicated,” the statement said.
