Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commends IGP Yohuno, special operations team for boosting security

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commended Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Ashanti Regional Police Command, and the IGP's Special Operations Team (SOT) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Manhyia Palace for "their commitment to fighting crime and improving security across the country." The commendation occurred during a courtesy call by Commissioner of Police (COP) Arthur Osei Akoto, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, and Superintendent Augustine Dawson-Ahmoah, Director of the IGP's Special Operations Team.

During the meeting, COP Arthur Osei Akoto introduced the Special Operations Team to the Asantehene, explaining that the unit was established by the Inspector-General of Police to strengthen intelligence-led policing, intensify targeted operations against crime, and enhance public safety. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II observed that the team's sustained intelligence-led operations have contributed to improved security in the Ashanti Region, helping reduce incidents of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking, and other criminal activities. He encouraged officers to remain disciplined, professional, and committed, and to prioritize their personal safety. Superintendent Augustine Dawson-Ahmoah thanked Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his encouragement and support, reaffirming the team's commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations.