The Ghana Police Service has apprehended a middle-aged man for unlawfully possessing and wearing a police uniform.

According to a police statement issued on Thursday, July 3, 2025, the suspect identified as Osei Kwame, alias ‘Nsafufoo,’ was arrested at Antoakrom in the Manso Nkwanta District of the Ashanti Region, where he is believed to reside.

Antoakrom is a town within the Amansie West District, known for its agricultural economy and some mining activities.

The police stated that the suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations.

“The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man identified as Osei Kwame, alias ‘Nsafufoo’, at Antoakrom in the Manso Nkwanta District of the Ashanti Region for unlawfully possessing a police uniform and wearing a police uniform without authority. The suspect was seen in a viral video appearing intoxicated in police uniform. He is currently in police custody assisting investigation,” the statement read.

The arrest followed significant public outcry after viral videos surfaced on social media earlier this week.

The footage showed the suspect, visibly intoxicated, while dressed in a police uniform and being harassed by a group of youths.

The incident sparked widespread calls for police action and renewed demands for professionalism and discipline within the service, especially as many initially assumed he was an actual police officer.

The unlawful wearing of military or police uniforms by civilians is a serious offense in Ghana, covered under the Restriction on Use of Military Uniforms and Equipment Act of 1967 (NLCD 177).

This law stipulates that no person shall wear or use any military (which includes police) uniform or accoutrements unless duly authorized.

Violators can face fines or imprisonment.

This incident underscores the Ghana Police Service's commitment to upholding the integrity of its uniform and maintaining public trust.





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