The Ministry for the Interior has suspended the operating licence of Kantanka Security Services Limited with immediate effect following a shooting incident that left former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Adwoa Safo, hospitalised.
According to the Ministry, the decision follows allegations that personnel of the company used unapproved uniforms and possessed firearms and ammunition while providing private security services at Kwabenya in Accra on June 21, 2026.
A statement issued on June 22 said preliminary investigations point to possible violations of the Police Service (Private Security Organisations) Regulations, 1992 (L.I. 1571), which regulates the activities of private security companies in Ghana.
According to the Ministry, the decision follows allegations that personnel of the company used unapproved uniforms and possessed firearms and ammunition while providing private security services at Kwabenya in Accra on June 21, 2026.
A statement issued on June 22 said preliminary investigations point to possible violations of the Police Service (Private Security Organisations) Regulations, 1992 (L.I. 1571), which regulates the activities of private security companies in Ghana.
The Ministry said the decision was taken after initial findings pointed to violations of the law regulating the sector.
The statement noted that “the usage of unprescribed uniforms, unauthorised possession and use of firearms and ammunition as well as security accoutrements by private security personnel constitutes a serious breach with significant implications for public safety and security.”
Consequently, the Ministry directed the company to “immediately cease all operations forthwith pending the conclusion of investigations into the matter.”
It also advised all institutions to refrain from conducting business with Kantanka Security Services Limited until investigations are completed and further directives are issued.
The Ministry further instructed the company to cooperate fully with the Ghana Police Service and provide all necessary information to facilitate a thorough investigation.
It stressed that “the suspension is an administrative measure intended to safeguard public safety and security while investigations are ongoing”, adding that appropriate action would be taken upon completion of the investigations in accordance with the laws governing private security operations in Ghana.
