The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Bright Atsu Kudiabor, for allegedly impersonating a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting persons in Ashaiman.
According to the Police, Kudiabor, an ex-convict, was arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) with assistance from other persons on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
He was allegedly found at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was parading himself as a soldier and extorting money from members of the public.
The suspect was subsequently handed over to the Police for further investigation.
A search conducted on him led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform, the Police said.
Kudiabor is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police have meanwhile cautioned the public to remain vigilant and report persons who falsely present themselves as soldiers or members of other security agencies to deceive or extort money from the public.
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