Police Arrest Akofena, Two Others Over Shooting Incident Involving Former MP Adwoa Safo

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena, in connection with a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo.

According to the Police, the suspect voluntarily reported to the Regional Police Headquarters on June 22, 2026, a day after the incident occurred. He was subsequently transferred to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters to assist with ongoing investigations.

Police say a search conducted on his vehicle and residence at Kwabenya led to the recovery of a significant quantity of ammunition and firearms. The items retrieved 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 remain in Police custody and are assisting with investigations. They are expected to be arraigned before court on June 23, 2026, as authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident.