Police Arrest Akofena, Two Others Over Shooting Involving 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 Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo on June 21, 2026.
The suspect turned himself in at the Regional Police Headquarters on June 22, 2026 and was later transferred to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters to assist with ongoing investigations.
A search of his vehicle and residence at Kwabenya led to the retrieval of 120 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 50 rounds of .45 calibre ammunition, 25 rounds of 40 calibre ammunition, additional loaded magazines, and two Glock pistols. One of the pistols is registered in his name.
Further investigations by the Police led to the arrest of two additional suspects, Nana Kwaku Afriyie and Kwadwo Safo Koomson, in connection with the case.
All three suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations and are expected to be put before the court on June 23, 2026.
The Police Service said investigations are continuing to establish the full facts surrounding the incident.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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