The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 police personnel in recognition of their exceptional performance and contribution to major crime-fighting operations across the country.
The personnel were rewarded for their roles in the arrest of robbery suspects and the interception of illicit drugs in separate operations in the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions.
Among the operations was the arrest of six suspects allegedly involved in a robbery in which GHS300,000 was stolen from a victim along the Portor-Kawempe stretch of the Kintampo-Buipe Highway on July 19, 2026.
The personnel were also recognised for their contribution to the arrest of four suspected members of a robbery syndicate linked to a violent robbery at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area.
In addition, the officers played key roles in the recent interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour.
Those promoted 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.
Also promoted 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 in recognition of their contributions to the fight against crime.
The Police Administration said the promotions were intended to reward dedication, professionalism, courage and commitment to duty.
As part of the recognition, Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh have 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 and dedication in the discharge of their duties.
Mr. Yohuno assured personnel that the Police Administration would continue to recognise and reward hard work and outstanding performance in the service.
