The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting people in Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was allegedly found at an area known as “I Shall Return” while parading himself as a soldier.
He is also accused of using the false identity to collect money from people in the area.
The Police said the suspect was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
He was subsequently handed over to the Police for further investigation.
A search conducted on the suspect after his arrest allegedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The Police have since placed Kudiabor in custody as investigations continue.
He is expected to be processed for court after the completion of investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command has also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and be cautious when dealing with people who claim to be members of the security services.
The Command warned that some individuals may falsely present themselves as soldiers or personnel of other security agencies in order to deceive or extort money from the public.
The Police therefore encouraged residents to report anyone suspected of impersonating security personnel to the appropriate authorities.
