Police in the Eastern South Regional Command are investigating five men accused of posing as officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and allegedly extorting money from miners.
The suspects — Moses Tapiam, 43; Christopher Amakor, 29; Casimir Nunekpeku, 29; Wisdom Miwonuko, 35; and Paul Agbanu, 53 — were taken into custody on Friday, January 2, 2026.
According to police, the men were arrested at Akwadum in the Abuakwa South Municipality near Kibi, where they were reported to have moved between mining sites while dressed in security uniforms and claiming to be NAIMOS operatives from Accra.
Police said the suspects were travelling in a Mitsubishi 4×4 pickup vehicle, registration number GS 536–25, when they were arrested and later handed over to the Eastern South Regional Criminal Investigations Department in Kibi.
The police have warned residents against impersonating security personnel, describing the act as a criminal offence.
Authorities say anyone found presenting themselves falsely as security officials will be arrested and prosecuted.
The five suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with investigations. They are expected to be arraigned before court in due course.
