Nigerian woman captured in viral video wearing police uniform arrested
Esther Obasi, a Nigerian national, was arrested following the circulation of viral videos. In the videos, Esther Obasi was seen wearing Ghana Police camouflage and the standard black police uniform.
The police stated that Esther Obasi is in custody and assisting with investigations. The videos sparked widespread public outrage, raising concerns about the unauthorised use of police uniforms and the impersonation of law enforcement officers. Police investigations led by the Inspector-General's Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) tracked the suspect to the Prestea area in the Western Region, where she was arrested. The Service also disclosed that the police officer whose uniform was used was identified.
Esther Obasi is expected to be put before court for prosecution in due course. The police officer whose uniform was used "will be dealt with internally." The Ghana Police Service cautioned the public against the misuse of police uniforms, warning that anyone found culpable will face strict legal consequences.
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A Nigerian woman is in police custody after videos of her wearing Ghana Police uniforms went viral - raising questions about the integrity of the Ghana Police Service. The unauthorized use of police uniforms has sparked outrage - and now the authorities are involved.
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