The Ministry of the Interior has suspended the operating licence of Kantanka Security Services Limited with immediate effect following allegations involving the use of unapproved uniforms and the possession and use of firearms and ammunition by some of its personnel.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry said the decision followed preliminary investigations into an incident that reportedly occurred on June 21, 2026, at Kwabenya in Accra.
Authorities indicated that initial findings suggested possible breaches of the Police Service (Private Security Organisations) Regulations, 1992 (L.I. 1571), which govern the operations of private security firms in Ghana.
According to the Ministry, the alleged use of unprescribed uniforms, unauthorised firearms and ammunition, as well as other security accoutrements by private security personnel, raises significant public safety and security concerns.
As part of the sanctions, Kantanka Security Services Limited has been directed to cease all operations immediately pending the outcome of ongoing investigations.
The Ministry has also advised public and private institutions to suspend business engagements with the company until further notice.
The company has been instructed to cooperate fully with the Ghana Police Service and provide all information required to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
The Ministry stressed that the suspension is an administrative measure aimed at protecting public safety while investigations continue. It noted that further action would be determined upon the completion of the investigative process and in accordance with applicable laws.
The statement further urged members of the public to report any unlawful conduct involving private security organisations to the nearest police station.
It also reminded all licensed private security operators to comply strictly with regulations governing uniforms and operational conduct.
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enforcing regulatory standards within the private security sector, warning that authorities would not hesitate to act against any organisation found to be operating in violation of the law.
