Police Arrest Six Guards Over Kwabenya Shooting Involving Adwoa Safo

The Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with the shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo at Kwabenya.

The arrests were announced in a June 21 police update signed by Supt. Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region.

*Weapons Retrieved*

According to the release, a search led to the retrieval of five pump-action guns, one Taurus pistol loaded with seven rounds of 9mm ammunition, an additional magazine with five rounds, and communication equipment.

*Distress Call to Residence*

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 went to the scene.

*Denied Entry Before Shooting*

Police said a ceremony was being held at the residence of Mr. Tamakloe Safo Jehoshaphat, alias Akofena, when Adwoa Safo reportedly arrived and requested access but was denied entry.

Investigations further revealed that armed security personnel at the residence allegedly discharged firearms during the incident, resulting in injury to Adwoa Safo. Her vehicle was found with multiple gunshot marks.

*Probe Ongoing*

The suspects and exhibits have been transferred to the Police Headquarters to assist with ongoing investigations.

Police added that investigations are continuing to locate and arrest all other persons connected with the incident.