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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 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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IGP Deploys 100-Member Reinforcement Team to Wechiau to Bolster Security
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IGP Deploys 100-Member Reinforcement Team to Wechiau to Bolster Security

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has dispatched a high-level reinforcement team made up of 100 operations and intelligence officers from the National Police Headquarters to Wechiau in the Upper West Region. The deployment forms part of intensified security measures aimed at strengthening law enforcement in the area following growing security concerns within Wechiau and nearby communities. According to a police statement, the reinforcement team will collaborate closely with the Upper West Regional Police Command as well as personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance surveillance, intelligence-gathering, and operational response. The officers are tasked with intensifying security patrols, improving community protection, and ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for residents in t...
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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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President directs IGP to investigate deaths of Ghanaians during 2020/2024 elections
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President directs IGP to investigate deaths of Ghanaians during 2020/2024 elections

President John Dramani Mahama has requested the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to initiate immediate investigations into the tragic deaths of Ghanaian citizens during the 2020/2024 general election. Dr Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, in a letter addressed to the IGP, said those incidents, which occurred in various parts of the country, had left a lasting scar on the nation's democratic process. It was, thus, imperative that justice was served for the victims and their families, it said. To ensure the investigations were comprehensive and transparent, government proposed the stablishment of a Dedicated Investigative Taskforce within the CID to focus solely on those cases, ensuring undivided attention and efficient handling of the matter....
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