Police Begin Investigation Into Shooting Incident Involving Adwoa Safo
- Adwoa Safo, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, was attacked in Kwabenya on Sunday, June 21, 2026
- After reporting the incident, the Madina Divisional Police Command indicated that it had started investigating the matter
- According to the police, they have held on to her damaged vehicle for forensic examination to help investigators
The Madina Divisional Police Command has initiated investigations into a shooting incident involving a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo.
The incident happened on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the residence of her brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, also known as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena.
Source: UGC
The statement was released by the Regional Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service on the same day the incident happened.
The police indicated that preliminary investigations show that the shooting incident happened while the former MP was visiting the residence of his late father in Kwabenya.
According to the police, the former MP sustained a gunshot injury around her left ear during the shooting incident.
Adwoa Safo subsequently reported the incident to the Kwabenya Police Station.
The former MP presented a vehicle with registration number GN 3482-24 to the police, which reportedly showed visible gunshot damage and has become central to ongoing investigations.
The police added that Adwoa Safo was issued a Police Medical Report Form and is currently receiving medical treatment.
The investigators have held on to the damaged vehicle for forensic examination. This will also help investigators establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident.
The forensic examination will also help determine the source of the gunfire and reconstruct the sequence of events.
The police added that investigations are ongoing to identify all persons connected to the incident and establish the full facts of the case.
Adwoa Safo sustains gunshot injuries
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, Adwoa Safo was hospitalised after she was reportedly shot by unknown gunmen.
The attackers reportedly discharged about 15 rounds of ammunition, with one bullet said to have grazed the former legislator near her neck.
Adwoa Safo was then rushed to a hospital for medical attention and received treatment.
Read the full statement below:
Reactions to police statement
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the post shared by the Police on Facebook. Read them below:
GodisGreat Nwachinemelu Christian said:
"I trust Ghana police. There is no safe environment for criminality in Ghana. Quick recovery ma."
Clinton OB wrote:
"I believed in Madam Juliana Obeng and her team - this case will brought to justice soon - speedy fastest recovery to Sister Sarsh adwoa."
Akpini Emmanuel said:
"Ghana Police I trust you."
Franklin Blankson wrote:
"Waaa look oh! Even the house is for the late father. These young guys of nowadays. He was always flaunting the house as if it belonged to him. The fact that you were living with your late father until his demise does not give you the terimetory and the right to own the property. How do you claim ownership of your late father's property when you, the 5th born, have senior siblings who
Dina Mill said:
"Left ear deirrrr like closer to the head that oooo.May God help them solve this issue.came after you?"
Source: Instagram
Confusion rocks Apostle Kwadwo Safo's funeral
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that confusion has reared its ugly head as family members clash over Apostle Safo's funeral arrangements and burial dates.
This started after Adwoa Safo announced that her father's burial would take place on July 30, 2026, at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region.
However, a family representative, Dr Siaw, disputed the plans and cited a lack of consultation and respect.
Source: YEN.com.gh
