Police arrest six men for posing as National Security operatives in Agona Swedru

The Agona Swedru District Police Command has arrested six men for allegedly impersonating National Security operatives and storming S.I Jun Manufacturing Company Limited at Agona Akwakwa near Mankrong Nkwanta in the Central Region.

According to a police statement issued on Thursday, May 7, the incident occurred on May 6, 2026, at about 12:00 p.m., following a distress call reporting that armed men had invaded the facility in a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GW 8887-V.

Police said the suspects were dressed in different uniforms during the operation. Three were reportedly in Ghana Immigration Service camouflage, one wore a military uniform, while two others were in plain clothes. They allegedly claimed to be National Security operatives and proceeded to assault and harass some Chinese nationals working at the company.

A police team was quickly deployed to the scene after the report was received. On arrival, officers found the vehicle parked at the premises and encountered three Chinese nationals — identified as Man Guan, Chin Min, and Ma Kaixiang — who had been handcuffed.

“According to the report, three of the suspects were dressed in Ghana Immigration Service camouflage uniforms, one in a military uniform, and the remaining two in mufti. The suspects claimed to be National Security operatives and were allegedly assaulting and harassing some Chinese nationals at the company’s premises,” the statement noted.

The suspects — Agyemang Benjamin, 32; Mahama Iddrisu Dawuda Seidu, 48; Ofori Isaac, 35; Adom Bills, 32; Hayford Boafo, 47; and Ato Mchenry, 48 — were arrested on the spot.

They are currently in custody at the Agona Swedru District Police Headquarters assisting with investigations.

The police further disclosed that the Military Police, Immigration Service, and National Security have all been contacted to verify the identities and affiliations of the suspects.

Kwaku Antwi Boasiako