Four Police Officers Promoted For Arresting Suspects in Asiyaw Murder

Four police officers have been promoted by the Inspector General of Police after their diligence professionalism, and dedication in the performance of their duty led to the arrest of suspects in a murder incident at Asiyaw near Nsawam.

On April 30, 2025, five individuals were murdered at Asiyaw.

A day after the incident, the Western Central Regional Police Command arrested three suspects, Hakeem Imoro, Imoro Tahiru, and Nurideen Wahab, for unlawful possession of arms and ammunition at Bawdie Barrier, near Wassa Akropong in the Western Region.

According to a statement by the Ghana Police Service, the suspects were travelling on board a Grand Bird Bus with registration number AS 4431 22, en route to Wassa Akropong, when the four officers stopped and searched the bus.

“The search led to the recovery of a submachine gun (SMG) and twenty-one rounds of ammunition from suspect Hakeem Imoro. Upon interrogation, suspect Hakeem Imoro revealed that the firearm had been given to him by his boss, known as Forson.”

Investigations identified the said Forson as Samuel Atsu Forson alias Alanyo, already under arrest in connection with the murder at Asiyaw.

“Further investigations have confirmed that the three suspects arrested at Bawdie Barrier were directly linked to the Asiyaw murder case and were attempting to flee the jurisdiction when they were arrested by the vigilant officers from the Western Central Regional Command.”

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) commended the officers for their commitment and hard work.

They noted that their promotion will serve as motivation and encouragement to other personnel of the Service. IGP highlighted the fact that dedication to duty and exceptional performance will be both acknowledged and rewarded.

Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/