Nadowli-Kaleo: Two Police Officers Accused of Stealing GHS 89,800 during Search Operation

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The Ghana Police Service in the Upper West Region is investigating two police officers stationed in Nadowli over allegations that they stole GHS 89,800 during an early morning search operation at a private residence.

The incident, which reportedly occurred at about 3:00 a.m. on February 1, 2026, has generated public concern over police conduct and accountability.

According to the complainant, 25-year-old footballer John Dimuoh, he was awakened by a knock on his door in the early hours of the morning. He said that after asking who was outside, a voice mentioned his name and claimed to be a friend.

However, upon opening the door, he allegedly encountered two armed police officers identified as General Constables Frimpong Reuben and Thaddeus Boi.

Dimuoh stated that the officers confirmed his identity and informed him they had been directed by the Nadowli District Commander to search his room over suspicions of illegal tramadol sales. Despite denying any involvement in drug-related activities, he said he allowed the officers to conduct the search.

“They searched the entire room but found nothing,” Dimuoh recounted. “After they left, I started rearranging my belongings and realized that GHS 89,800, which my father had given me for a building project, was missing.”

John Dimuoh-Victim

He further alleged that one of the officers, identified by the nickname “Stubborn,” later returned and advised him not to file an official complaint. According to Dimuoh, the officer allegedly offered to refund the money privately if the matter was not escalated.

Following advice from his football team management and his father, Dimuoh lodged a formal complaint with the Nadowli District Police Command.

During preliminary investigations, the two officers reportedly admitted to conducting the search but acknowledged that they had not been officially assigned by the District Command to carry out the operation.

One of the officers allegedly told investigators that he had been led to the residence by his colleague.

Dimuoh said that after what he described as limited progress at the district level, the matter was escalated to the Upper West Regional Police Command, where both he and the accused officers submitted formal statements.

According to him, the Regional Commander assured the family that the officers would be held accountable if found culpable, including possible reimbursement of the alleged missing funds and administrative sanctions.

However, months after the incident, Dimuoh claims there has been little progress in the case.

“We have followed up several times, but we are always told investigations are ongoing,” he said. “Meanwhile, I am unable to sleep in my house because of the trauma, and my reputation has suffered due to the false accusations.”

Dimuoh is calling on the police administration to expedite investigations, ensure reimbursement of the missing funds, and compensate him for the psychological and reputational harm he says he has suffered.

His father, Bageeyna Dimuoh, corroborated the account, explaining that the money was intended for an ongoing construction project.

He said he had recently sent GHS 15,000 to his son to purchase building materials while prices remained favourable.

“Later that day, he called to inform me that after the police search, the money was gone,” he said. “The officers admitted they came to the house in a police vehicle and were not officially assigned. We expect the police to take responsibility.”

Bageeyna Dimuoh-John's father

The elder Dimuoh, a farmer, is also demanding a swift resolution to allow the stalled building project to continue, along with compensation for the alleged loss.

When contacted, Upper West Regional Police Commander DCOP Francis Yiribaare confirmed that the matter is under investigation.

He stated that administrative sanctions had already been imposed on the two officers while investigations into the alleged theft continue.