Ernest Norshie, said to be a computer system engineer, was reportedly arrested by the police on suspicion, the Daily Guide newspaper has reported.
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Fake soldier arrested after claiming to be a Captain
Ernest Norshie, said to be a computer system engineer, was reportedly arrested by the police upon suspicion.
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He was wearing military apparel which clearly indicated that he was a captain in the army.
The Accra Regional Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), ASP Efia Tenge, told the newspaper that the incident happened on Thursday, October 26, 2017, around 4:30 pm.
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He is said to have approached a colonel, who was not in uniform and asked him for directions to see the investigator and the friend.
When the suspect was asked to identify himself, he said he was a captain. When he was asked about his unit, he could not answer.
The colonel alerted the police who immediately arrested him, the report said.
A search conducted by the police revealed a military uniform, scarf, pennant and jackknife in his bag.
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The suspect later claimed to be a cadet officer.
ASP Tenge said the suspect had been detained to assist in further police investigations.
“We have to uncover the reason for his disguise and to find out if he poses a threat to anybody.”
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