In August 2019, a man who had been posing as a soldier for months at Burma Camp in Accra, Ghana was arrested by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) after attempting to hitch a flight to Tamale. The man, whose identity has not yet been revealed, had been attending military drills, wearing a uniform and even carrying a gun. He had managed to gain the trust of the other soldiers and was accepted as one of them until his deception was uncovered.
The man had been working at the camp for months, but his true identity remained unknown until an eagle-eyed security officer noticed something suspicious about him. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that he had been using a fake identity and had no military background whatsoever.
When confronted with the evidence, the man admitted to the deception and was immediately arrested. He was taken into custody and will face charges for impersonating a soldier and fraud.
The incident has raised serious questions about the security protocols at the camp, as well as the GAF’s ability to detect fake soldiers. It is believed that the man had been able to gain access to the camp by using someone else’s identity documents. The GAF has launched an investigation into the matter and promised to take measures to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.
The incident has been a cause for concern among military personnel in the country, who fear that similar incidents may occur in other camps. The GAF has also expressed its commitment to ensuring that all its personnel are properly vetted before they are allowed access to any military facility.
The man’s attempt to hitch a flight to Tamale may have been motivated by his desire to join a militia group operating in the area. The militia groups are believed to be involved in a number of criminal activities, including smuggling, kidnapping and extortion.
The incident has highlighted the need for the GAF to improve its security protocols and ensure that all personnel are properly vetted and identified. It is also a reminder of the dangers posed by fake soldiers, who may be seeking to gain access to military facilities for malicious purposes.