The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 police personnel in recognition of their outstanding performance and significant contributions to the fight against crime in Ghana.
The officers were honored for their roles in a series of successful operations across the Bono East, Tema, and Western Central Police Regions. Their actions included the arrest of high-profile robbery suspects and the interception of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour.
Among their notable achievements was the arrest of six suspects linked to a major robbery, in which GH¢300,000 was allegedly stolen from a victim along the Portor-Kawempe stretch of the Kintampo-Buipe Highway on July 19, 2026. Several of the promoted officers were also recognised for apprehending four suspected members of a violent robbery syndicate at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area, as well as for their involvement in the recent interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour.
The promoted personnel 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.
The IGP praised the officers for their bravery, diligence, and commitment to upholding law and order. He encouraged all personnel to emulate these exemplary standards as the police service intensifies efforts to combat crime and ensure public safety nationwide.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com