Six private security guards have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service following a shooting incident that left former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, injured. The incident occurred at a private residence in Kwabenya, Accra, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Details of the Incident
According to the Ghanaian Times, the shooting happened at the residence of Mr. Tamakloe Safo Jehoshaphat, also known as Akofena, where a ceremony was taking place. Preliminary reports indicate that Adwoa Safo arrived at the house and attempted to gain access but was refused entry. Tensions escalated, and armed private security personnel at the residence allegedly opened fire during the confrontation.
The former MP sustained injuries from the shooting, and her vehicle was struck by multiple bullets. Police officers from the National Operations Directorate and the Intelligence Directorate were deployed to the scene after receiving a distress call.
Arrests and Recovered Items
Six private security guards were arrested in connection with the incident. A search following the arrests led to the recovery of five pump-action guns, one Taurus pistol loaded with seven rounds of 9mm ammunition, an additional magazine containing five rounds of 9mm ammunition, and communication equipment. The suspects and recovered items have been transferred to Police Headquarters for further investigation.
Police have confirmed that efforts are underway to track and arrest other individuals believed to be involved in the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
Context and Related News
Earlier, Ghana announced visa-free entry for all African passport holders and introduced a new electronic visa platform to simplify travel procedures and improve border management. The Ghana Immigration Service stated that the policy supports regional integration and aims to boost trade, tourism, and labour mobility across Africa under existing ECOWAS and continental agreements. Travellers are still required to present supporting documents such as return tickets, accommodation details, and health certificates despite the removal of visa requirements.
In another incident, a 26-year-old Ghanaian lawyer, Sara Araba Tettey, collapsed and died while celebrating Ghana’s 1–0 World Cup victory over Panama in KNUST, Kumasi. Eyewitnesses said she fell during celebrations at a hostel, was rushed to hospital, and received CPR for about 45 minutes before doctors confirmed her death. Her sudden passing has shocked colleagues and the legal community, with health experts urging the public to prioritise routine medical checks even during emotionally intense situations like sports celebrations.
Additionally, Nana Otedola, wife of billionaire Femi Otedola, addressed long-standing assumptions about her nationality, stating she is not Ghanaian as widely believed. She explained that she is an Egba woman from Abeokuta in Ogun state, although she was born and spent nearly two decades in Kaduna, which influenced public perception of her identity.
