IGP Promotes 25 Personnel For Crime-fighting Gains
Twenty-five police personnel have been rewarded for their roles in major robbery arrests and a massive cocaine interception.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 personnel in recognition of their exceptional performance in major operations that led to the arrest of robbery suspects and the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine. The promotions cover personnel whose work contributed to successful operations in the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Regions, with the Police Administration citing their dedication, professionalism, courage and commitment to combating crime.
Among the operations for which the personnel were recognized was the arrest of six suspects allegedly involved in a robbery in which GH¢300,000 was stolen from a victim along the Portor-Kawempe stretch of the Kintampo-Buipe Highway on July 19, 2026. The personnel were also credited with the arrest of four suspected members of a robbery syndicate linked to a violent robbery at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area.
A third major operation involved the recent interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour, in what represents a significant seizure in the Police Service’s ongoing efforts to disrupt illicit drug trafficking. The promoted officers include 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.
Others are General Constables Adam Bakari Alhassan and Bakai Mark; Detective Chief Inspector Frank Dzah; Detective Inspectors Edem Ametowoga, Abroso and Vincent Dankwah; and Detective Sergeants Salifu Yakubu and Samuel Mordzifa. Six other personnel were also promoted to their next ranks in recognition of their contributions to the fight against crime.
As part of the reward, Chief Inspectors Nwinbomeh and Tetteh have been granted automatic entry to the Police Academy, further marking their contribution to the service. The Police Administration said the promotions were intended not only to recognize the individual achievements of the personnel but also to reinforce the importance of professionalism, courage and diligence in policing.
The IGP and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) congratulated the promoted personnel and urged them to sustain the standards that earned them the recognition. Mr Yohuno further assured personnel that the Police Administration would continue to identify and reward officers who demonstrate hard work, dedication and commitment in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The latest promotions therefore serve as both recognition for successful police operations and an incentive for personnel to intensify efforts to prevent crime, apprehend offenders, disrupt criminal networks across the country and uphold utmost integrity in the discharge of their duties.
By: Joyce Owusu
