Man arrested in Ashaiman for allegedly posing as soldier and extorting money
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at 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, he was … The post Man arrested in Ashaiman for allegedly posing…
In Ashaiman, a 32-year-old man named Bright Atsu Kudiabor was arrested on September 16, 2026, for allegedly pretending to be a soldier and extorting money from the public, according to the Tema Regional Police Command. Police officers apprehended Kudiabor at an area called "I Shall Return" around 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Police reports state that Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was seen parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from unsuspecting individuals.
After his arrest by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service with assistance from the public, a search of Kudiabor revealed a set of military camouflage uniform. Currently, Kudiabor is in police custody and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The Tema Regional Police Command plans to present Kudiabor for court proceedings once the investigations are concluded.
The police have urged the public to stay vigilant and report anyone who falsely claims to be a soldier or any other security personnel to avoid deceiving or extorting money from the public.
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