The Ministry of the Interior has suspended, with immediate effect, the operating licence of Kantanka Security Services Limited following allegations involving the unauthorised use of firearms, ammunition, and unapproved security uniforms during an incident at Kwabenya in Accra on June 21, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry, the decision follows preliminary investigations which suggest possible breaches of the Police Service (Private Security Organisations) Regulations, 1992 (L.I. 1571), the legal framework governing private security operations in Ghana.
The Ministry said reports indicate that personnel of the company allegedly used unprescribed uniforms and were in possession of firearms and ammunition while providing private security services during the incident.
Authorities described the alleged conduct as a serious violation with significant implications for public safety and national security.
As a result, Kantanka Security Services has been directed to cease all operations immediately pending the outcome of ongoing investigations.
The Ministry has also advised all public and private institutions to suspend any business engagements with the company until further notice.
In addition, the company has been instructed to cooperate fully with the Ghana Police Service by providing all information required to facilitate a comprehensive investigation.
The Ministry emphasized that the suspension is an administrative measure aimed at protecting public safety while investigations continue.
It assured the public that appropriate action would be taken upon completion of investigations in accordance with the laws regulating private security organisations in Ghana.
The Ministry further urged members of the public to report any unlawful conduct involving private security organisations and their personnel to the nearest police station.
Private Security Organisations were also reminded to comply strictly with the Ghana Police Service’s February 2026 directive on approved security uniforms and operational standards.
The Interior Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing regulatory compliance within the private security sector and warned that any organisation found to be operating outside the law would face the necessary sanctions.
By Peter Quao Adattor/paqmediagh
