Interior Ministry suspends Kantanka Security Services license over uniform and firearms breach

The Ministry of the Interior in Ghana has immediately suspended the Private Security Organisation license of Kantanka Security Services Limited. This action follows reports that the company's personnel allegedly used unprescribed uniforms and were in unauthorized possession of firearms and ammunition while providing private security services.

The alleged incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Kwabenya, Accra. Preliminary investigations by the Ministry suggest that Kantanka Security Services may have violated the Police Service (Private Security Organisations) Regulations, 1992, L.I. 1571, which govern the operations of private security firms in Ghana. The use of non-standard uniforms and unauthorized weapons by private guards is considered a serious breach with significant implications for public safety.

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The use of unprescribed uniforms, unauthorised firearms, and security accoutrements by private guards constitutes a serious breach with direct implications for public safety.

As a result of the suspension, Kantanka Security Services Limited is ordered to halt all operations until further notice. The Ministry has also issued a directive to all individuals and institutions to refrain from engaging the company's services pending the outcome of the ongoing investigations. The company is required to fully cooperate with the Ghana Police Service and provide all necessary information to facilitate a thorough investigation.

The Ministry assured the public that this suspension is an administrative measure aimed at safeguarding public safety during the investigation. Appropriate actions will be taken in accordance with Ghanaian laws governing private security operations once the investigations are complete. The public will be informed of any further developments.

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The Ministry assured the public that the suspension is an administrative measure to protect public safety while investigations continue, adding that appropriate action will be taken after investigations, in line with laws governing private security operations in Ghana.