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IGP Receives NYPD Delegation to Strengthen Ghana–US Policing Cooperation
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IGP Receives NYPD Delegation to Strengthen Ghana–US Policing Cooperation

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has received a senior delegation from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) at the Ghana Police Service Headquarters in Accra as part of efforts to deepen policing cooperation between Ghana and the United States. The delegation’s visit formed part of a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening operational collaboration, professional exchanges, and modern policing practices between the two law enforcement institutions. During the meeting, the IGP and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) held extensive discussions with the NYPD team on contemporary policing challenges and opportunities for cooperation. Key among the discussions was the growing role of technology in modern law enforcement. Both sid...
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IGP Pays Courtesy Call on Sports Minister to Strengthen Security in Ghana’s Sports Sector
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IGP Pays Courtesy Call on Sports Minister to Strengthen Security in Ghana’s Sports Sector

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to discuss ways of strengthening collaboration between the security services and the sports sector. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Sports and Recreation on Monday afternoon, focused on improving safety and security at sporting events across the country. During the engagement, the Minister commended the Ghana Police Service for the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by the Sports Police Units, noting that their presence has significantly enhanced security at league venues nationwide. Mr. Adams emphasized that ensuring a safe environment at sporting facilities is essential for the growth of sports in the country and for encourag...
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IGP Announces Major Command Changes Within the Ghana Police Service
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IGP Announces Major Command Changes Within the Ghana Police Service

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced a series of high-level command changes within the Ghana Police Service, affecting several senior officers at the national and regional levels. According to an official statement, the postings take immediate effect and form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance leadership effectiveness, and improve service delivery across the Service. National Headquarters Reassignments At the National Headquarters, COP Dr. Sayibu Pabi Gariba has been reassigned from Director General/Technical to Director General/National Arms and Protection Department (NAPD). In a related move, COP Mr. Iddi Lansah Seidu has been transferred from Director General/Welfare to Director General/Technical. ...
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IGP Promotes 17 Police Officers for Exemplary Service
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IGP Promotes 17 Police Officers for Exemplary Service

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on 14th January 2026, promoted seventeen Police Officers, including two(2) Senior Officers, to their next ranks in recognition of their exemplary conduct, professionalism, and dedication to duty. The promotions were granted in appreciation of the officers’ distinguished performance in the discharge of their responsibilities, particularly their commitment to operational excellence, discipline, and service to the nation. The gesture forms part of the Service’s broader effort to motivate personnel who demonstrate outstanding commitment and integrity in the line of duty. IGP Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the promoted officers and urged them to see the elevation as a ca...
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IGP Opens Two-Day Regional Crime Officers’ Conference
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IGP Opens Two-Day Regional Crime Officers’ Conference

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, officially opened a two-day Regional Crime Officers’ Conference aimed at strengthening the investigative capacity of crime officers across the country. The conference, which brought together Regional Crime Officers from all parts of Ghana, seeks to enhance professional standards in criminal investigations and promote effective crime detection and prosecution nationwide. Mr. Yohuno was accompanied by members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), underscoring the importance the Police Administration places on building a well-equipped and responsive investigative unit within the Ghana Police Service. In his opening remarks, the IGP emphasized the need for continuous training, intelli...
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President Mahama Hands Over 40 Armoured Vehicles to Ghana Police Service
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President Mahama Hands Over 40 Armoured Vehicles to Ghana Police Service

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to national security with the official handover of 40 advanced armoured vehicles to the Ghana Police Service at a ceremony held at the Police Headquarters in Accra. Speaking at the event, President Mahama stated that the investment in modern security equipment forms part of the government’s broader pledge to safeguard the peace and stability of the country. “Today, as we hand over these 40 advanced armoured vehicles, we are renewing our covenant with the people of Ghana that this nation will protect its citizens, that peace will be defended, and that Ghana will remain secure, stable, and just,” he said. The President emphasized the importance of responsible use of the new vehicles, stressing t...
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Police arrest 27 suspects in major crackdown on drug peddling in Northern Region
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Police arrest 27 suspects in major crackdown on drug peddling in Northern Region

The Northern Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) Special Operations Team, has arrested 27 suspects in a major anti-drug operation aimed at curbing drug peddling and related criminal activities across the region. The coordinated swoops, carried out on Tuesday, 19th November 2025, targeted known drug-trading communities in and around Tamale, including identified drug hotspots operating within the metropolis. Among those arrested were Iddrisu Abdul Bassit, Iddrisu Sadick, Yawuza Hishan, Yakubu Yussif, Alhassan Abukari, Mutaru Daniel Fisco, Ibrahim Abdul Wakil, Hawa Abdul Rahman, Latifa Iddrisu, Mariam Fuseini, Ibrahim Sadia, Issah Latifa, and several others whose identities are still being verified by investigators. During the operat...
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IGP to Pay Courtesy Call on Bawku Naaba During Official Visit
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IGP to Pay Courtesy Call on Bawku Naaba During Official Visit

As part of efforts to foster peace and strengthen collaboration in the wake of recent unrest, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, will pay a courtesy call on the overlord of Bawku, Zugraan Bawku Naaba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II. The visit, part of an official trip to Bawku by the IGP and a delegation from the National Police Headquarters, aims to deepen cooperation with traditional authorities. The team includes members of the Police Management Board and other technical experts. During the engagement, the IGP will consult with the Bawku Naaba to seek his counsel and support in resolving tensions that led to violence between some youth groups and the police on April 9, 2025. The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with tra...
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IGP Leads Delegation to Bawku After Violent Incident Claims Life
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IGP Leads Delegation to Bawku After Violent Incident Claims Life

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has led a high-powered delegation to Bawku following a violent clash between some youth and the police that left one person dead and several others injured. The delegation, which includes officers from operations, investigations, and intelligence units, is in the Upper East town to gain first-hand insight into the security situation and to assess the needs on the ground. The violence, which erupted on April 9, 2025, resulted in the tragic death of Fuseini Iddrisu. Five others, including a police officer and an immigration officer, sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving medical treatment. In the aftermath of the clash, two police vehicles and a rented police accommodation at Binduri were damaged. Addi...
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IGP Meets Former Police Chiefs to Strengthen Ghana Police Service
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IGP Meets Former Police Chiefs to Strengthen Ghana Police Service

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, today met with former Inspectors-General of Police at the National Police Headquarters in Accra to seek their counsel and share experiences aimed at enhancing the administrative and operational effectiveness of the Ghana Police Service. The meeting, which sought to strengthen collaboration between the current and past leadership of the Police Service, was attended by several former IGPs, including Mr. C.K. Dewornu, Mr. Ernest Owusu-Poku, Nana Owusu-Nsiah, Mr. Patrick Acheampong, Mrs. Elizabeth Mills-Robertson, Dr. John Kudalor, Mr. David Asante-Apeatu, and Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh. Discussions focused on key issues such as personnel welfare, crime-fighting efforts across the country, stakeholder engagements, ongoing r...
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