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IGP Promotes 25 Police Personnel for Exceptional Performance in the Fight Against Crime
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 police personnel in recognition of their exceptional performance and contribution to the fight against crime.
The promotions follow the personnel’s involvement in a number of successful police operations that led to the arrest of suspected armed robbers and the interception of illicit drugs in the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions.
According to the Ghana Police Service, the officers were recognised for their roles in three major operations.
The first involved the arrest of six suspects allegedly linked to a robbery in which GH¢300,000 was stolen from a victim along the Portor to Kawempe stretch of the Kintampo-Buipe Highway on July 19, 2026.
The second operation resulted in the arrest of four suspected members of a robbery syndicate allegedly connected to a violent robbery at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area.
The third involved the recent interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour.
The Police Service said the personnel demonstrated dedication, professionalism, courage and commitment during the operations, leading to the successful outcomes.
Among those promoted are Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh; General Sergeants Elijah Ndaga Yinimi and Kaifan Sulemanna; General Corporals Owusu Ansah Evans and Tansang Jonathan; and General Lance Corporals Osei Christopher Bonny, Kyei Francis, Ofori Francis, Anim Dominic and Asante Isaac.
General Constables Adam Bakari Alhassan and Bakai Mark were also promoted.
Others include Detective Chief Inspector Frank Dzah; Detective Inspectors Edem Ametowoga, Abroso and Vincent Dankwah; and Detective Sergeants Salifu Yakubu and Samuel Mordzifa.
The Police Service said six other personnel were also promoted to their next ranks for their contributions to the fight against crime.
As part of the recognition, Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh have been granted automatic entry to the Police Academy.
The IGP and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) congratulated the promoted personnel and urged them to maintain the same level of professionalism, dedication and commitment in the discharge of their duties.
Mr Yohuno further assured personnel of the Police Service that the administration would continue to recognise and reward officers who distinguish themselves through hard work and exceptional performance.