IGP promotes 25 police officers who helped bust robbery syndicates, intercept cocaine

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 police personnel for their exceptional performance and contribution to the fight against crime.

The personnel were recognised for their roles in separate operations in the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions.

According to the Ghana Police Service, the promotions were granted in recognition of the personnel’s dedication, professionalism, courage and commitment to their duties.

“The promotions have been granted in recognition of the personnel's dedication, professionalism, courage and commitment to the fight against crime,” the Police Service said in a statement issued on Monday, August 10.

The promoted personnel included officers who helped arrest six suspects allegedly 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 July 19, 2026.

Others were recognised for their role in the arrest of four suspected members of a robbery syndicate linked to a violent robbery at Wassa Akropong in the Western Region.

The remaining personnel were recognised for their contribution to the recent interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour.

Among those promoted are Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh, General Sergeants Elijah Ndaga Yinimi and Kaifan Sulemanna, and General Corporals Owusu Ansah Evans and Tansang Jonathan.

General Lance Corporals Osei Christopher Bonny, Kyei Francis, Ofori Francis, Anim Dominic and Asante Isaac, as well as General Constables Adam Bakari Alhassan and Bakai Mark, were also promoted.

Detective Chief Inspector Frank Dzah, Detective Inspectors Edem Ametowoga, Abroso and Vincent Dankwah, and Detective Sergeants Salifu Yakubu and Samuel Mordzifa were among the other personnel promoted.

Six additional personnel were also promoted to their next ranks for their contribution to the fight against crime.

Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh have further been granted automatic entry to the Police Academy.

“The IGP and the members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) congratulated the promoted personnel and encouraged them to continue demonstrating professionalism, dedication and commitment in the discharge of their duties,” the statement said.