Police arrest ex-convict for posing as a soldier and extorting from residents of Ashaiman, near Tema
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, an ex-convict, was arrested on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m. at a suburb known as "I Shall Return".
A 32-year-old man named Bright Atsu Kudiabor was arrested by the Tema Regional Police Command for falsely posing as a soldier to extort money from residents of Ashaiman, a suburb near Tema. Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was apprehended on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, around 7:00 a.m. at a place called I Shall Return. According to the police, he had been extorting money from unsuspecting victims in the area by pretending to be a military officer.
Kudiabor was initially caught by personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from local residents. They later handed him over to the police. During the search, they found a set of military camouflage uniform belonging to the suspect. The police stated that Kudiabor is currently in custody and is helping with the ongoing investigation.
They plan to bring him before the court after the investigation is complete. The Tema Regional Police Command has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any individuals who falsely claim to be soldiers or officers of other security agencies to extort money from the public.
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