A man has been publicly honoured by the Koforidua Central Police Station after he handed in a lost bag containing KSh 535,000 rather than keeping it for himself.
The good Samaritan’s act of honesty caught the attention of the police service, which moved swiftly to recognise his integrity.
Who is the Divisional Crime Officer of the Koforidua Central Police Station?
The Divisional Crime Officer of the Koforidua Central Police Station, DSP Augustine Asante Kusi, presented the man with a brand-new mobile phone during a public commendation ceremony held at the station.
The story emerged on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after TikTok creator @millsdeblogger1 shared footage of the recognition event, which quickly drew widespread attention online.
The sum involved, equivalent to KSh 535,000, is a significant amount by any measure, making the man’s decision to return the bag rather than pocket the cash all the more remarkable.
How can police services foster trust between law enforcement and local communities?
Details about where exactly the bag was found and the identity of its original owner have not been disclosed, but the police service’s decision to publicly reward the finder signals a deliberate effort to encourage similar behaviour within the community.
DSP Kusi’s gesture of gifting a mobile phone was not merely a personal thank-you. By staging a formal presentation at the station, the Koforidua Central Police Service turned a single act of honesty into a public message: that integrity carries its own reward.
The move reflects a broader effort by some police services across Africa to foster trust between law enforcement and local communities by celebrating citizens who choose to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
