Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 police personnel in recognition of their exceptional performance and contribution to the fight against crime.
The promotions follow the personnel’s involvement in successful operations that led to the arrest of robbery suspects and the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour.
The personnel were recognised for their roles in three separate operations in the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions.
In the first operation, six suspects were arrested in connection with a robbery in which GH¢300,000 was stolen from a victim along the Portor to Kawempe stretch of the Kintampo-Buipe Highway on 19 July 2026.
Four other suspected members of a robbery syndicate linked to a violent robbery at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area were also arrested.
The personnel also played a role in 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; General Corporals Owusu Ansah Evans and Tansang Jonathan; and General Lance Corporals Osei Christopher Bonny, Kyei Francis, Ofori Francis, Anim Dominic and Asante Isaac.
General Constables Adam Bakari Alhassan and Bakai Mark were also promoted, alongside Detective Chief Inspector Frank Dzah, Detective Inspectors Edem Ametowoga, Abroso and Vincent Dankwah, and Detective Sergeants Salifu Yakubu and Samuel Mordzifa.
Six other personnel were promoted to their next ranks for their contribution to the fight against crime.
Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh have additionally been granted automatic entry to the Police Academy.
The Ghana Police Service said the promotions were intended to recognise the personnel’s dedication, professionalism, courage and commitment to their duties.
The IGP and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) congratulated the promoted officers and urged them to maintain high standards of professionalism and dedication.
Mr Yohuno further assured personnel that the Police Administration would continue to recognise and reward hard work and outstanding performance in the discharge of their duties.
