The Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena, in connection with a shooting incident involving his sister, former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Adwoa Safo.
According to a police statement, Israel Safo reported himself to the Regional Police Headquarters on June 22, 2026, a day after the incident occurred. He was subsequently handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters to assist with ongoing investigations.
Police said a search conducted at his residence in Kwabenya, as well as his vehicle, led to the discovery and retrieval of a substantial quantity of firearms and ammunition.
Items recovered included 120 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 50 rounds of .45 calibre ammunition, 25 rounds of .40 calibre ammunition, several loaded magazines, and two Glock pistols, one of which is registered in his name.
Further investigations resulted in the arrest of two additional suspects identified as Nana Kwaku Afriyie and Kwadwo Safo Koomson.
According to the Police, the two men are also assisting investigators in establishing the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident.
All three suspects remain in police custody and are expected to be arraigned on June 23, 2026.
The Ghana Police Service indicated that investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Background to the Incident
The arrests follow reports of a shooting incident involving Adwoa Safo at a property associated with Israel Safo in the Greater Accra Region.
The incident occurred amid an ongoing succession dispute within the Kristo Asafo Mission following the death of its founder, Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo, in September 2025.
The dispute has sparked competing claims over the leadership of the church and its affiliated institutions, with legal proceedings currently underway concerning the succession process.
In an earlier statement, members of the Kwadwo Safo family alleged that Adwoa Safo had gone to serve a court injunction intended to halt an installation ceremony involving her younger brother, Israel Safo, when the confrontation occurred.
The family further claimed that gunshots were fired during the incident, allegations that have since become the focus of police investigations.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the full circumstances surrounding the shooting, but say efforts are ongoing to establish the facts and determine any criminal liability arising from the incident.
