The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of the CEO of Kantanka Automobile Company, Israel Kwadwo Safo, also known as Kwadwo Safo Kantanka Akofena, in connection with the shooting incident involving former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

According to the police, Akofena was arrested after he reported himself to the Regional Police Headquarters on Monday, June 22, 2026.

“The Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo, also known as Akofena, in connection with the shooting incident involving former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, on June 21, 2026.

“The suspect reported himself to the Regional Police Headquarters on June 22, 2026, and was subsequently handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters to assist ongoing investigations into the incident,” part of a statement issued by the police on Monday read.

The police further stated that it retrieved 120 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 50 rounds of .45 calibre ammunition, 25 rounds of .40 calibre ammunition and firearms from the home of Akofena following a search.

It added that it has also arrested two other people in connection with the shooting incident.

“A search conducted on his vehicle and at his residence in Kwabenya led to the retrieval of 120 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 50 rounds of .45 calibre ammunition, 25 rounds of .40 calibre ammunition, additional loaded magazines, and two Glock pistols, one of which is registered in his name.

“Further investigations also led to the arrest of two additional suspects, Nana Kwaku Afriyie and Kwadwo Safo Koomson, in connection with the case. All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court on June 23, 2026,” the statement concluded.

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About the shooting incident:

Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo was reported to be receiving medical attention following a shooting incident at Kwabenya on Sunday, June 21, 2026, involving private security personnel and a gathering linked to the family of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo.

According to multiple accounts, the incident occurred near a residence connected to the Kristo Asafo leadership succession process, where tensions had reportedly been rising over the appointment of a new leader.

Reports indicate that Apostle Kwadwo Safo's passing had triggered internal disagreements over leadership succession, with some members supporting the installation of Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena as a successor.

Eyewitnesses claim that Adwoa Safo arrived at the premises during the gathering and attempted to gain entry, but the situation escalated into confusion involving gunfire and vehicle movement near the gates of the residence.

Some witnesses allege she attempted to force entry with her vehicle, while others claim armed personnel discharged warning shots after tensions escalated.

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of six private security personnel in connection with the incident.

According to police statements, weapons, including pump-action shotguns and a loaded pistol, were retrieved during operations, and the suspects have been transferred to Police Headquarters to assist with investigations.

Authorities say preliminary findings suggest that security personnel on duty responded to a distress situation at the residence, which later escalated into the discharge of firearms.

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