6 security guards arrested over Adwoa Safo shooting

The Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with the shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo at Kwabenya on June 21, 2026.

According to a statement issued by the police, a follow-up search operation led to the recovery of several weapons and ammunition, including five pump-action guns; a Taurus pistol loaded with seven rounds of 9mm ammunition; an additional magazine containing five rounds of 9mm ammunition; as well as communication equipment.

Police said preliminary investigations revealed that personnel from the National Operations Directorate and the Intelligence Directorate, who were on a special assignment, responded to a distress call from a residence in Kwabenya and proceeded to the location.

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Upon arrival, officers established that a ceremony was underway at the residence of Mr. Tamakloe Safo Jehoshaphat, popularly known as Akofena, when Adwoa Safo reportedly arrived and sought entry to the premises but was allegedly denied access.

Investigators further indicated that armed security personnel stationed at the residence allegedly discharged firearms during the incident, resulting in injuries to the former lawmaker.

Police also discovered multiple gunshot marks on Adwoa Safo's vehicle, strengthening ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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The six suspects, together with the recovered weapons and other exhibits, have been transferred to the police headquarters to assist with further investigations.

The Ghana Police Service stated that efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend all other individuals who may have been involved in the incident.

Kristo Asafo Mission Rejects Shooting Claims

Meanwhile, the Kristo Asafo Mission has disputed reports that Adwoa Safo sustained a gunshot wound during the confrontation.

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In a separate statement, the church acknowledged that an incident occurred at its Kwabenya premises but described claims that the former MP was shot as inaccurate and misleading.

The church has urged the public to allow the official investigations to determine the facts surrounding the incident.

The shooting incident occurred amid heightened tensions over the leadership succession of the Kristo Asafo Mission following the installation of Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena as the church's new leader.