The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 police personnel for their exceptional performance and contribution to the successful arrest of suspects and interception of illicit drugs in separate operations.
The operations were conducted in the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions.
The personnel were recognised for their roles in the arrest of six suspects allegedly involved in a robbery in which GH¢300,000 was stolen from a victim along the Portor-Kawempe stretch of the Kintampo-Buipe Highway on July 19, 2026.
They were also recognised for the arrest of four suspected members of a robbery syndicate linked to a violent robbery at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area, as well as the recent interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour.
The promoted personnel include Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh; General Sergeants Elijah Ndaga Yinimi and Kaifan Sulemanna; General Corporals Owusu Ansah Evans and Tansang Jonathan; General Lance Corporals Osei Christopher Bonny, Kyei Francis, Ofori Francis, Anim Dominic and Asante Isaac; and General Constables Adam Bakari Alhassan and Bakai Mark.
The others are 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 also promoted to their next ranks in recognition of their contributions to the fight against crime.
The Police Administration said the promotions were in recognition of the personnel’s dedication, professionalism, courage and commitment to duty.
Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh were also granted automatic entry to the Police Academy.
The IGP and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) congratulated the promoted personnel and urged them to continue demonstrating professionalism, dedication and commitment in the discharge of their duties.
The IGP assured personnel that the Police Administration would continue to acknowledge and reward hard work and exceptional performance.
