The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 police personnel in recognition of their exceptional performance and contribution to the fight against crime.
The officers were elevated to their next ranks following successful operations that led to the arrest of robbery suspects and the interception of illicit drugs across the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions.
According to a statement by the Ghana Police Service, the officers were recognised for their involvement in three key operations.
These include the arrest of six suspects involved in a robbery along the Portor to Kawempe stretch of the Kintampo-Buipe Highway on July 19, 2026, where GH¢300,000 was stolen from a victim; the arrest of four suspected members of a violent robbery syndicate in the Tarkwa area linked to the Wassa Akropong robbery syndicate; and the recent interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour.
As part of the promotions, Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh were granted automatic entry into the Police Academy.
Other promoted personnel include General Sergeants Elijah Ndaga Yinimi and Kaifan Sulemanna; General Corporals Owusu Ansah Evans and Tansang Jonathan; General Lance Corporals Osei Christopher Bonny, Kyei Francis, Ofori Francis, Anim Dominic and Asante Isaac; and General Constables Adam Bakari Alhassan and Bakai Mark.
The detective corps recognised in the promotions include Detective Chief Inspector Frank Dzah; Detective Inspectors Edem Ametowoga, Abroso and Vincent Dankwah; as well as Detective Sergeants Salifu Yakubu and Samuel Mordzifa. Six additional personnel were also promoted to their next ranks for their efforts.
The IGP and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) congratulated the promoted personnel for their dedication, courage and professionalism. Assuring officers that hard work will continue to be recognised and rewarded, the IGP urged all personnel to maintain high standards of commitment in the discharge of their duties.
