The Eastern South Regional Command has apprehended individuals suspected of impersonating NAIMOS operatives.
The suspects, who were dressed in security uniforms, were arrested on Friday, January 2, 2026. Identified as Moses Tapiam, 43; Christopher Amakor, 29; Casimir Nunekpeku, 29; Wisdom Miwonuko, 35; and Paul Agbanu, 53, the suspects allegedly donned security uniforms and claimed to be NAIMOS operatives from Accra.
According to a police statement, the suspects were reported to have visited Akwadum in the Abuakwa South area near Kibi, moving from one mining site to another and extorting money from miners.
The NAIMOS team arrested the suspects at Akwadum, where they were found in a Mitsubishi 4×4 Pick-Up with registration number GS 536-25, and subsequently handed them over to the Eastern South Regional CID at Kibi.
The Police statement warned “Residents especially those who impersonate security officers are advised to desist from the act since it constitutes an offence.
The public is assured that persons holding themselves as such will be arrested and prosecuted.
The five suspects are in police custody assisting with the investigation and will be arraigned in due course,” it added.
