‘NAIMOS has arrested 5 persons impersonating its officials and allegedly extorting money from miners around Akwadum in Abuakwa South, near Kibi – Paa Kwesi Schandorf, NAIMOS Spoke person
JUSMAnewshub - 3rd January 2026
A press release issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Eastern South Region, signed by DSP David Fianko Okyere, has confirmed the arrest of five individuals for allegedly impersonating security officers to extort money from miners.
According to the statement, the suspects were arrested on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Akwadum in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region.
The individuals have been identified as Moses Tapiam, aged 43; Christopher Amakor, 29; Casimir Nunekpeku, 29; Wisdom Miwonku, 35; and Paul Agbahu, 53. Police said the suspects were wearing security-style uniforms and claimed they were operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) based in Accra.
Investigations revealed that the group allegedly moved from one mining site to another within the Akwadum area, demanding money from miners while pretending to enforce anti-galamsey operations.
The suspects were intercepted and arrested by a genuine NAIMOS team while travelling in a Mitsubishi 4×4 pickup truck with registration number GS 536–25. After their arrest, they were handed over to the Eastern South Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Kibi to assist with further investigations.
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The Police Service has warned members of the public, especially those who falsely present themselves as security personnel, to desist from such acts. Police emphasized that impersonation is a criminal offence punishable under the law.
The statement assured the public that anyone who claims to be a security officer without authority will be arrested and prosecuted. Police also disclosed that the suspects remain in custody and will be put before court in due course.
