Police in the Western Region have initiated legal processes against three individuals apprehended in Diabene at the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis.
The trio in the Western Region are suspected of having affiliations with Russia’s Wagner mercenary group.
The Wagner Group, officially PMC Wagner, is a Russian state-funded private military company.
Their arrest came after a public gathering arranged by the youth, where they were observed displaying flags associated with Wagner and Russia.
The individuals have been identified as Evans (25), Michael Asiedu (23), and Ernest Asiedu (26).
With alleged backing from a sponsor based in Australia, these three individuals rallied approximately 20 youth to form a military-style group at the Diabene community park. However, acting on a tip-off, the police apprehended them.
Ramatu Ibrahim, the Assemblywoman of Fijai overseeing Diabene, confirmed the occurrence.
According to her, per information from the police during their probe “the boys said they were doing a freedom demonstration, they said they were training on how to wage war against the government.”
“So I asked how? They were hoisting different flags of different countries, and playing the national anthem.”
The Assemblywoman further explained that their local leader in 25 years but the main leader abroad.
“After the police explained things to them, they realised that they didn’t know what they were in for. I learnt they were promised some money if their planned action becomes successful.”
Speaking to Accra-based Citi News, a man called Mensah Promise who was arrested alongside the suspects while providing music for the rally revealed that they have already been to court twice but are currently on bail.
