Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo (also known as Akofena), along with Nana Kwaku Afriyie and Kwadwo Safo Koomson, in connection with a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo. A search of Safo's vehicle and residence recovered firearms, ammunition, and loaded magazines; all three suspects are in custody and expected to appear in court on June 23, 2026.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of the Interior has suspended the operating licence of Kantanka Security Services Limited following an incident at Kwabenya in Accra where security personnel were reportedly found in unprescribed uniforms and in possession of unauthorised firearms and ammunition. The suspension, announced with immediate effect, comes after preliminary investigations indicated possible violations of the Police Service (Private Security Organisations) Regulations, 1992.
22 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ministry of the Interior has suspended Kantanka Security Services Limited's Private Security Organisation licence following reports of unprescribed uniforms and unauthorised possession and use of firearms and ammunition by personnel during operations in Accra on June 21, 2026. The company has been directed to cease all operations pending investigations into alleged violations of the Police Service (Private Security Organisations) Regulations, 1992.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Interior Ministry has suspended the operating licence of Kantanka Security Services Limited following a June 21 shooting incident at Kwabenya in Accra involving former MP Adwoa Safo. The suspension was based on alleged breaches of private security regulations, including use of unprescribed uniforms, unauthorised possession and use of firearms and ammunition.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Police have summoned Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena in connection with a shooting incident at Kwabenya on June 21. Six private security personnel have been arrested in connection with the incident; police recovered five pump-action guns and one pistol, and former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo sustained injuries but is in stable condition.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has stated that displaying firearms without prior approval from the Inspector General of Police violates Ghana's laws, citing the National Redemption Council Decree (NRCD 9) which regulates firearms in the country.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's firearms laws prohibit private security companies from issuing firearms to their personnel for self-protection, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons clarified. While individuals may legally register firearms for personal protection, organisations seeking to protect property must ensure weapons remain under strict control and are not given to security personnel to take home.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The current MP for Dome-Kwabenya visited former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo at 37 Military Hospital following an alleged shooting incident at her brother's residence on June 21, 2026. The MP called for a thorough police investigation and condemned the act of violence.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo was shot and wounded in the left ear at her late father's house in Kwabenya, allegedly by security personnel of her younger brother Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena. Six bodyguards have been arrested and police recovered five pump-action guns, a Taurus pistol with ammunition, and communication equipment.
22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →