A 57-year-old man who allegedly poses as a traditional chief and pastor has been arrested by the Eastern Regional Police Command over a series of suspected shoplifting incidents at retail outlets across southern Ghana.
The suspect, identified as Nsiah Samuel, a resident of Akrade in the Eastern Region, was arrested on November 5, 2026, by the Somanya District Police Command following intelligence gathering in collaboration with the Borteyman Police in Accra.
His arrest follows the circulation of a video on TikTok and other social media platforms, allegedly showing him stealing from a shop.
According to a statement signed by Chief Inspector Bridget Opoku of the Eastern Regional Police Command’s Public Affairs Unit, the suspect admitted during interrogation to stealing consumable goods, electronics, clothing and other items from several retail outlets.
The locations mentioned include Kibi, Suhum, Ashaiman, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo and Adenta, among other communities in southern Ghana.
The suspect has since been transferred to the Borteyman Police for further investigations.
The Ghana Police Service has commended members of the public whose vigilance and sharing of information on social media contributed to the suspect’s arrest.
Police have urged the public to continue providing credible information to support efforts to combat crime.
By Peter Quao Adattor/paqmediagh
