IGP Promotes 13 Senior Police Officers For Distinguished Service
- Thirteen police officers have been promoted by the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno
- The promotions were in line with the Police Administration's commitment to reward courage, sacrifice and outstanding service to the nation
- The promoted officers were decorated at a special ceremony held at the National Police Headquarters on December 24
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The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 13 senior police officers.
The promotions were in recognition of their courage, professionalism, and outstanding service to the nation.
Source: Facebook
The promotions were announced in a statement on Facebook on December 24.
A special decoration ceremony was held at the National Police Headquarters, as part of the Police Administration’s policy of rewarding dedication and sacrifice within the Service.
Addressing officers at the ceremony, Yohuno said the decision to elevate the affected personnel was based on their perseverance, resilience, and exceptional commitment in the discharge of their duties.
He said such qualities were critical to effective policing and public trust, adding that the move was also intended to reinforce discipline and integrity across the Service.
Yohuno urged all police officers to remain committed to their responsibilities and to uphold the highest standards of conduct in serving the nation, stressing that the Ghana Police Service would continue to recognise and reward excellence in the line of duty.
The ceremony was attended by senior officers and officials of the Police Administration, who commended the promoted officers and encouraged others to emulate their example.
11 police officers promoted over robbery bust
In September, the police administration promoted 11 officers for their role in busting a robbery gang behind rural bank robberies.
The bust was considered a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime, and three Chief Inspectors were promoted to Assistant Superintendents of Police.
Three Inspectors were also promoted to Chief Inspector, two Sergeants were promoted to Inspector, one Corporal was promoted to Sergeant, and three Constables were promoted to Lance Corporals.
The bust, according to a post on Facebook at the time, was the result of a six-month intelligence operation that led to the arrest of 10 suspects.
IGP promotes officers for rescuing robbery victims
These September promotions came after Yohuno promoted two police officers after they rescued two robbery victims in August.
The officers also apprehended seven suspects during an operation in the Greater Accra and Eastern regions.
The first promoted officer was Chief Inspector Patience Kotoka, stationed at the Anyaa District Police Command.
She has been recommended for the next Police Cadet Course at the Police Academy to be commissioned into the Senior Officer Corps upon successful completion.
The second officer was Constable Joseph Akondoh, also from the same command, who had been elevated to the rank of Lance Corporal. They were promoted during a ceremony on August 8.
Source: Facebook
Police foil GH¢1.3 million gold robbery attempt
YEN.com.gh reported that police busted three suspects who had planned to rob a gold consignment valued at over GH¢1.3 million.
The suspects were identified as Adams Zibo, Massawud Yussif and Kenneth Khartey.
Police said its Special Support Unit commenced the operation on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, following indications that a gold dealer’s driver and a man posing as his bodyguard had conspired to rob a scheduled gold delivery the following day.
Source: YEN.com.gh
