Ghana MP Adwoa Safo injured in shooting triggers nationwide gun licence freeze and security firm ban

On June 21, 2026 a shooting at a Kwabenya residence tied to a succession dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission injured former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, who suffered a gunshot wound to her left ear and bullet fragments lodged near her brain. The incident sparked a series of government actions. Interior Minister Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak ordered an immediate suspension of all registered firearm licences across Ghana, citing a “new phenomenon” threatening public safety. The Ministry also revoked the operating licence of Kantanka Security Services Limited, citing alleged use of unprescribed uniforms and unauthorized firearms by its personnel during the security operation at the scene. Parliamentary Defence Committee member Kofi Amankwa‑Manu called for balanced gun‑licensing reforms, urging training and renewal systems instead of a blanket suspension. Safo publicly denied owning or firing a gun, stating, “I don’t own a gun, I didn’t shoot a gun and I will never shoot a gun.” Police investigations continue, with arrests made among family members and private security guards and a cache of ammunition and firearms seized.