Police Inspector Killed by Bus While on Night Patrol at Anyinamso

Story By: Zainab Ali

A police inspector attached to the Nkawie District Police Command has died after being knocked down by a passenger bus while on night patrol along the Abuakwa-Bibiani Highway.

The deceased has been identified as Inspector Enoch Adusei. The accident reportedly occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, near the Mercy Filling Station at Anyinamso.

According to a police situational report, Inspector Adusei was part of a night patrol team operating along the highway when he was struck by a Kia Grand Bird bus travelling from Bibiani towards Accra.

The vehicle, with registration number AS 3946-25, was reportedly being driven by 65-year-old Kofi Awuah, who had passengers on board at the time of the incident.

Inspector Adusei sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. His body was subsequently retrieved and deposited at the Afari Community Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

The driver was arrested and detained to assist with police investigations, while the accident vehicle was impounded for further examination.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about road safety and the risks faced by security personnel who undertake patrol duties, particularly during the night.