The Somanya District Police Command has arrested a 57-year-old man at Akode near Somanya in the Eastern Region after videos circulating on social media accused him of shoplifting in parts of southern Ghana.
The arrest was made on 5 November 2026 at about 15:30 hours in a joint operation with Borteyman Police in Accra, following intelligence about the circulating videos.
that during interrogation the suspect identified himself as Nsiah Samuel, 57, of Akrade in the Asuogyaman District, and described himself as a chief and gospel minister. He allegedly admitted stealing consumable goods, electronic gadgets, clothing and other shop items from outlets in places including Kibi, Suhum, Ashaiman, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo and Adenta.