The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old ex-convict, Bright Atsu Kudiabor, for allegedly impersonating a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting residents in Ashaiman.
Kudiabor was arrested by the Ashaiman Police at about 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at an area known as “I Shall Return”, according to the Police.
The Police said the suspect had been allegedly presenting himself as a member of the Ghana Armed Forces and using the false identity to obtain money from members of the public.
He was initially apprehended by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service, with assistance from other individuals, before being handed over to the Police.
A search following his arrest allegedly led to the recovery of a military camouflage uniform, which has been taken into custody as part of the investigation,
Kudiabor remains in Police custody and is assisting with investigations. The Police said he will be processed for court after the investigations are completed.
The Tema Regional Police Command has meanwhile urged the public to remain vigilant and report individuals who falsely present themselves as soldiers or members of other security agencies to deceive or extort money from the public.