Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena, and two other suspects in connection with the shooting of his sister and former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo have been arrested.
In a statement said Kwadwo Safo Akofena reported himself to the Regional Police headquarters on Monday and was later handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department headquarters to assist with investigations into the incident, which occurred on June 21, 2026.
A search conducted at his residence in Kwabenya and in his vehicle 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 which is registered in his name.
Police investigations also led to the arrest of two other suspects, Nana Kwaku Afriyie and Kwadwo Safo Koomson.
The three suspects remain in police custody and are expected to appear before the court on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The latest arrests follow the earlier detention of six private security guards in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, bringing the total number of persons in custody to nine.
The Ministry of the Interior has also suspended the operating licence of Kantanka Security Services Limited, whose personnel have been linked to the incident, pending the outcome of investigations.
The police said investigations are ongoing.
