Police in Accra have arrested a 35-year-old man accused of posing as a police officer. He was found during a regular police patrol.

The suspect was reportedly in possession of a police uniform and a fake identification card.

The Ghana Police Service stated that an investigation into the incident has begun.

Authorities are working to determine if the suspect committed any crimes while pretending to be an officer.

Impersonating a police officer is a serious offense under Ghanaian law.