IGP promotes 25 police personnel for exceptional performance in fight against crime

Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), promoted 25 police personnel in recognition of their exceptional performance and contribution to the fight against crime. The Ghana Police Service announced the promotions in a Facebook post on Monday, August 10, 2026, noting that the personnel played key roles in separate operations across the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions.

The officers were recognized for their involvement in the arrest of six suspects linked to a robbery in which GH¢300,000 was allegedly stolen on July 19, 2026. They were also commended for the arrest of four suspected members of a robbery syndicate linked to a violent robbery at Wassa Akropong. Other personnel were recognized for their role in the recent interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour. Among those promoted are Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh, General Sergeants Elijah Ndaga Yinimi and Kaifan Sulemanna, and General Corporals Owusu Ansah Evans and Tansang Jonathan. Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh have been granted automatic entry to the Poli...