Police arrest 6, retrieve firearms over Sarah Adwoa Safo shooting at Kwabenya

Ghanaian police have arrested six private security guards in connection with a shooting incident that injured former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo at her residence in Kwabenya. The incident also resulted in damage to her vehicle.

Following the arrests, a search of the premises led to the recovery of five pump-action guns, a Taurus pistol loaded with seven rounds of 9mm ammunition, an additional magazine with five rounds of 9mm ammunition, and communication equipment. These items have been secured as exhibits.

Preliminary investigations suggest that personnel from the National Operations Directorate and the Intelligence Directorate responded to a distress call at the residence of Mr. Tamakloe Safo Jehoshaphat, also known as Akofena. According to police reports, Ms. Safo arrived at the residence while a ceremony was underway and was denied entry. Armed security personnel stationed at the residence allegedly discharged firearms during the confrontation, leading to Ms. Safo sustaining injuries and her vehicle being hit by multiple gunshots.

The arrested suspects and the recovered exhibits have been transferred to the Police Headquarters to aid in the ongoing investigation. Authorities are actively working to identify and apprehend any other individuals connected to the incident.