Recent disclosures have shed light on the presence of a counterfeit law enforcer at Afua Asantewaa’s sing-a-thon event. Further insights into the apprehended fake police officer emerge.
On March 18, 2024, the Ghana Police Service disclosed the apprehension of an individual, Hassan Avorgah, for impersonating a police officer.
The police, through their social media platforms, issued a succinct statement announcing the arrest of the culprit, who was found in possession of police attire without proper authorization, thanks to the vigilance of fellow officers.
Contrary to initial reports, Avorgah was apprehended after he purportedly detained an individual and escorted them to the Holy Garden Police Station. However, upon arrival, he failed to furnish accurate credentials, resulting in his arrest.
In addition to donning a police uniform, Avorgah was discovered with various police paraphernalia, including handcuffs, a taser, a pouch, and two mobile phones. A subsequent search of his residence uncovered further law enforcement-related items.
Meanwhile, an interview conducted by Kofi TV with traders at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra has unearthed additional information regarding Avorgah’s activities within the vicinity.
According to traders, Avorgah previously served as a security guard at Circle Mall for nearly a decade before assuming the guise of a police officer upon his return in 2020.
Witnesses recounted instances where Avorgah, purportedly undergoing police training and collaborating with genuine officers, persuaded them of his legitimacy. Furthermore, sightings of police patrol vehicles dropping him off at Circle, where he conducted traffic duties, reinforced this belief.
Notably, Avorgah was reportedly involved in overseeing security during Afua Asantewaa Aduonum’s sing-a-thon event at Akwaaba Village last December.
Speaking to Kofi Adomah Nwanwani of Kofi TV, a trader named Salifu Ibrahim revealed, “He was called Kofi but when he came as a police officer, he converted to Islam. I actually led him to a mallam, who led his conversion. So he later became Hassan.”