Three individuals, posing as police officers, have been apprehended and placed in police custody for patrolling polling stations during the district assembly and unit committee elections in Asawase, Ashanti region, held on Tuesday.

The suspects, identified as 37-year-old Zakari Yakubu, 24-year-old Godsway Fiakodzo, and 26-year-old Ibrahim Zack, were allegedly seen at Sawaba New Site polling stations A and B, falsely presenting themselves as officers monitoring the electoral process.

Law enforcement officials disclosed that the accused persons were attired in black outfits, equipped with body jackets, pepper sprays, jack knives, and five pairs of handcuffs.

Acting on suspicion of impersonation, the police promptly detained the three individuals, who were wearing bulletproof vests, and impounded two motorcycles associated with them.

Inspector Frank Osae, the investigator, along with his superiors, ensured a swift court appearance for the suspects following their arrest.

The trio, facing charges of "falsely pretending to be public officers," appeared before the Prempeh Assembly Hall District Court and has been remanded into police custody.

The case is scheduled to reconvene on January 6, 2024.