Agona Swedru: Six arrested for impersonating security operatives

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended six individuals for allegedly impersonating security operatives and harassing Chinese nationals at a manufacturing facility in Agona Swedru, Central Region.

According to a statement released on May 7, 2026, the Agona Swedru District Command received a distress call on May 6, 2026, around midday, reporting that six men traveling in a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GW 8887-V had stormed the premises of S.I Jun Manufacturing Company Limited at Agona Akwakwa near Mankrong Nkwanta.

Police stated that the suspects were attired in a mix of security uniforms, with three wearing Ghana Immigration Service camouflage uniforms, one in military attire, and two others in civilian clothing.

The group allegedly claimed to be National Security operatives and were reported to be assaulting and intimidating Chinese nationals working at the facility.

A police team dispatched to the scene found the vehicle parked at the premises, where three Chinese identified as Man Guan, Chin Min, and MA Kaixiang had reportedly been handcuffed.

The six suspects were immediately arrested and identified as Agyemang Benjamin, 32; Mahama Iddrisu Dawuda Seidu, 48; Ofori Isaac, 35; Adom Bills, 32; Hayford Boafo, 47; and Ato Mchenry, 48.

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

Police say the Military Police, Immigration authorities and National Security have all been contacted to verify the identities and affiliations of the suspects.