By News Desk
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena, and two other suspects in connection with a shooting incident involving former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo.
A police statement said Akofena reported himself to the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters on June 22, 2026, a day after the incident, which occurred on June 21. He was subsequently handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters to assist with investigations.
According to the Police, a search conducted on the suspect’s vehicle and residence at Kwabenya led to the retrieval of a cache of ammunition and firearms. The items recovered included 120 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 50 rounds of .45 calibre ammunition, 25 rounds of .40 calibre ammunition, several loaded magazines, and two Glock pistols, one of which is registered in the suspect’s name.
Further investigations resulted in the arrest of two additional suspects, identified as Nana Kwaku Afriyie and Kwadwo Safo Koomson.
The three suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident.
Police said the suspects are expected to be arraigned before court on June 23, 2026, as investigations continue.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public of its commitment to conducting a thorough investigation to establish the facts surrounding the incident and ensure that all persons found culpable are dealt with in accordance with the law.
