IGP promotes 25 officers over robbery arrests, cocaine interception
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 police personnel in recognition of their exceptional performance and contribution to the fight against crime.
The personnel were rewarded for their roles in separate operations in the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions, including the arrest of robbery suspects and the interception of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour.
They were specifically recognised for the arrest of six suspects linked to a 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.
Some were also commended for the arrest of four suspected members of a robbery syndicate linked to a violent robbery at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area, as well as 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.
Six other personnel were also promoted to their next ranks for their contribution to the fight against crime.
The promotions were granted in recognition of the personnel’s dedication, professionalism, courage and commitment to maintaining law and order.
Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh have also 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 highest standards of professionalism, dedication and commitment in the discharge of their duties.
The IGP assured police personnel that the administration would continue to recognise and reward hard work and exceptional performance.
