11 fake National Security operatives arrested for alleged extortion at Aboa
11 fake National Security operatives were arrested for alleged extortion at Aboa by the Eastern Regional Police Command. The suspects were arrested after allegedly collecting GH¢3,000 from farmers at Aboa.
The suspects are accused of posing as National Security operatives to extort money from cannabis farmers in Aboa, a farming community in the Yilo Krobo Municipality. They reportedly wore National Security uniforms and moved from one community to another, demanding money from residents, particularly those involved in cannabis cultivation. The group operated in Aboa, Osoya, Osuboi No. 1, Opesika, and other nearby communities, using motorbikes to patrol areas and promising cannabis farmers protection from police raids in exchange for money. During the operation, police seized a silver Toyota Voxy with registration number GE 8755-26, a pump-action gun, and a pistol. The suspects have been taken to the Eastern Regional Police Command in Koforidua to assist with investigations.
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The Eastern Regional Police Command has been investigating a group of individuals accused of impersonating National Security operatives. Their
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