Viral shoplifting suspect busted at Akode near Somanya 

The Somanya District Police Command has arrested a 57-year-old man who engaged in multiple shoplifting activities in southern parts of the country.

The suspect, who had been trending on TikTok and other social media platforms over allegations of shoplifting, was arrested at a hideout in Akode, near Somanya in the Eastern Region.

ASP Nana Akomeah, Somanya District Police Commander, told the Ghana News Agency that the arrest was made on November 5, 2026, at about 1530 hours through a joint operation involving the Somanya District Police Command and the Borteyman Police in Accra.

He said the arrest followed credible intelligence received by the police regarding videos circulating on social media in which the suspect was accused of stealing various items from shops in Accra and other parts of southern Ghana.

ASP Akomeah said during interrogation, the suspect identified himself as Nsiah Samuel, 57, a self-acclaimed chief and minister of the gospel residing at Akrade in the Asuogyaman District.

He said the suspect admitted to stealing consumable items, electronic gadgets, clothing and other shop items from shops in Kibi, Suhum, Ashaiman, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo and Adenta, among other locations.

The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting investigations, with possible prosecution to follow.

GNA