Police Inspector Enoch Adusei Tragically Killed by Bus During Highway Night Patrol Duty
The Nkawie District Police Command has been hit by tragic news following the untimely death of Police Inspector Enoch Adusei, who was knocked down and killed by a commercial bus while on active night patrol duty along the Abuakwa-Bibiani Highway.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, near the Mercy Filling Station at Anyinamso. Inspector Adusei was deployed alongside fellow officers as part of a tactical night patrol team working to secure the highway stretch when the vehicle struck him.
According to police field reports, the vehicle involved was a Kia Grand Bird passenger bus bearing registration number AS 3946-25. The bus was being driven by 65-year-old Kofi Awuah, who was transporting passengers from Bibiani toward Accra when the vehicle collided with the officer.
The force of the impact resulted in catastrophic injuries, and Inspector Adusei was pronounced dead at the scene. Surrounding patrol team members quickly secured the location to manage highway traffic and assist with recovery operations. The body of the deceased inspector was subsequently transferred and deposited at the Afari Community Hospital morgue, where it is being preserved pending a full post-mortem examination.
Law enforcement authorities have since taken the 65-year-old driver into custody. Kofi Awuah remains detained at the police station to assist investigators in establishing the exact cause and circumstances of the crash. Additionally, the Kia Grand Bird bus has been impounded by the police for technical inspection, brake testing, and forensic examination.
The Ghana Police Service confirmed that a comprehensive investigation into the incident remains active. The tragic loss highlights the ongoing hazards and sacrifices faced by law enforcement officers working night patrols along high-speed commercial highways across the country.
Source: Thepressradio.com
