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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 Exceptional Operational Performance
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IGP Promotes 17 Police Officers for Exceptional Operational Performance

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seventeen (17) police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism, dedication, and exemplary service in the line of duty. The promotions, effected on 27th January 2026, were awarded to officers who played critical roles in separate successful operations across the country. These included the interception of ten (10) wrapped slabs of substances suspected to be cocaine, a narcotic estimated to be worth GH¢1,032,650.00, as well as the seizure of sacks of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in the Volta Region. In another operation, the officers were instrumental in the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, a pump-action gun, and eight (8) live AAA ammunition during a routine patrol at Jacobu. ...
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IGP Promotes 35 Officers for exemplary role in Adabraka Gold Robbery arrest
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IGP Promotes 35 Officers for exemplary role in Adabraka Gold Robbery arrest

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on 15 January 2026, promoted thirty-five (35) police officers in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the arrest of suspects involved in the Adabraka gold robbery in Accra. The promotions were conferred on officers who displayed exceptional professionalism, dedication and teamwork during operations that led to the apprehension of suspects linked to the high-profile daylight robbery at a jewellery shop in Adabraka in November 2024. Congratulating the officers, IGP Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), commended them for their commitment to duty and urged them to view the promotions as a call to higher responsibility, leadership and accountability. He further encouraged the o...
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IGP promotes two Tema Officers, Commends Five for Outstanding Service
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IGP promotes two Tema Officers, Commends Five for Outstanding Service

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted two officers from the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks and awarded letters of commendation to five others in recognition of their exemplary service. The promotions were granted in acknowledgment of the officers’ dedication, discipline and consistent commitment to operational excellence. The commendations were presented to five personnel whose professionalism and conduct in the line of duty were deemed deserving of special recognition. This exercise forms part of the Ghana Police Service’s broader strategy to motivate personnel, uphold professionalism and reward excellence across all commands. The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to recognising merit and promoting a cul...
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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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IGP Deploys Reinforcement Teams and Armoured Vehicles to Nalerigu
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IGP Deploys Reinforcement Teams and Armoured Vehicles to Nalerigu

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed reinforcement teams and armoured vehicles to Nalerigu and surrounding communities in the North East Region following recent security disturbances in the area. The deployment comes after some youth allegedly set two houses ablaze in the regional capital, Nalerigu, and issued threats to burn more houses and attack residents. The police intervention is aimed at restoring calm, protecting lives and property, and strengthening security in the affected communities. According to the Police Service, the reinforcement teams will also ensure the effective enforcement of the curfew imposed on Nalerigu and its environs by the government. In addition, the teams will support the North East Regional Police Command to intensify security patrols alon...
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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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