The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested and investigating five Police officers following a report of alleged extortion received on 24th May, 2021, while on patrol duties.
They are said to have extorted GHC20,000 and GHC18,000 respectively from two drivers.
The said policemen were on patrol duties in some parts of Accra when they allegedly stopped and extorted the money from the drivers.
The Police officers are;
1. № 52719 G/L/CPL. Redeemer Agama
2. № 53857 G/Const. Wishwell Odoo
3. № 53860 G/Const. Evans Arawassi
4. № 54250 G/Const. Lawal Agyapong
5. № 55300 G/Const. Sena Kuvordu
The Command has assured the public that it will not shield any Police officer who hides in the uniform to perpetrate crime against members of the public.