IGP Promotes 25 Police Personnel For Major Drug Bust And Robbery Arrests
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 personnel in recognition of their exceptional performance and contribution to the successful arrest of suspects and the interception of illicit drugs in operations across the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions.
The promotions were announced following three separate major operations.
The first was the arrest of six suspects involved in a robbery in which GH¢300,000 was stolen from a victim along the Portor to Kawempe stretch of the Kintampo-Buipe Highway on 19th July 2026.
The second was the arrest of four suspected members of a robbery syndicate linked to a violent robbery at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area.
The third was the recent interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour.
Among the promoted officers are 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 elevated to their next ranks for their role in the fight against crime.
The IGP said the promotions were granted in recognition of the personnel’s dedication, professionalism, courage and commitment to duty.
Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh have additionally been granted automatic entry to the Police Academy.
Mr Yohuno and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) congratulated the promoted personnel and urged them to continue demonstrating professionalism, dedication and commitment in the discharge of their duties.
The IGP also assured that the Police Administration will continue to acknowledge and reward hard work.
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