The Inspector General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET), has arrested a Nigerian national, identified as Esther Obas, after viral video emerged showing her dressed in Ghana Police camouflage and the standard black police uniform.
According to the police Service, the suspect is currently in custody assisting investigations and is expected to be put before court soon for prosecution.
The codes triggered widespread public outrage and raised serious concerns about the unauthorised use and abuse of Police uniform s, as well as impersonation of law enforcement officers.
Investigation by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team reportedly traced the suspect to the Prestea area in the Western Region, where she was arrested.
The police further confirmed that internal, investigations have also identified the officer whose uniform was used.
“Investigation by the team tracked the suspect to Prestea area in the Western Region of Ghana, leading to her arrest.
” The police officer whose uniform was used was also identified and would be dealt with internally.
The Ghana Police Police therefore cautioned the public against the unauthorised use of the police uniform, stressing that offenders would be dealt with dealt with strictly in accordance with the law.
