Police have arrested six persons in connection with the shooting incident at Kwabenya, involving former Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo.
Following the Sunday, June 21, 2026 incident, police say they conducted a search leading to the arrest of the five persons who are all security guards.
In a statement issued by the police on Sunday, June 21, it said the search also led to the retrieval of “five pump-action guns, one Taurus pistol loaded with seven rounds of 9mm ammunition, an additional magazine loaded with five rounds of 9mm ammunition, and communication equipment.”
Preliminary investigations indicate that Police personnel from the National Operations Directorate and the Intelligence Directorate, who were on special duty, received a distress call from a residence at Kwabenya and proceeded to the scene.
According to the statement, Adwoa Safo requested access to the residence of Jehoshaphat Tamakloe Safo, alias Akofena, during a ceremony at his residence but was denied entry.
“Police investigations further revealed that armed security personnel at the residence allegedly discharged firearms during the incident, resulting in the injury to Hon. Adwoa Safo,” the statement noted.
“Her vehicle was also found with multiple gunshot marks.The suspects and exhibits have been transferred to the Police Headquarters to assist ongoing investigations.Investigations are ongoing to locate and arrest all other persons connected with the incident.”
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