Adwoa Safo Injured as Six Arrested Over Shooting Incident in Ghana

• Ghana Police have arrested six private security guards over a shooting incident involving former MP Adwoa Safo
• Adwoa Safo was injured after gunfire erupted during a confrontation at a private residence in Kwabenya
• Police have also recovered firearms and ammunition while investigations continue into other suspected individuals involved

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The Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, at Kwabenya in Accra.

Police say investigations are ongoing and efforts are also being made to arrest other individuals linked to the case.

Incident at private residence

The incident, as shared by Ghanaian Times, happened at the residence of Mr. Tamakloe Safo Jehoshaphat, also known as Akofena, where a ceremony was taking place on Sunday, June 21.

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According to preliminary reports, Adwoa Safo arrived at the house and attempted to gain access but was refused entry. Tension then rose at the scene.

Police say armed private security personnel at the residence allegedly opened fire during the confrontation.

The shooting reportedly left the former MP injured, while her vehicle was also hit with multiple bullets.

Police intervention and arrests

Officers from the National Operations Directorate and the Intelligence Directorate were deployed to the scene after a distress call was received.

Six private security guards were reportedly arrested in connection with the incident. A search conducted after 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 moved to Police Headquarters for further investigation. Police say efforts are still underway to track and arrest other persons believed to be involved in the incident.

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