IGP promotes 17 more police officers

The  Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 17 more police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism and dedication in the discharge of their duties.

This brings to 101 the number of persons promoted by the IGP in less than a month.  On January 15, this year, 35 police officers were promoted for their role in operations that led to the arrest of suspects linked to the Adabraka day light gold shop robbery, with two others promoted following an intelligence-led operation by the Tema Regional Police Command, which resulted in the interception of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs along the Akosombo–Tema road.

Five others from the Tema Regional Police Command were awarded letters of commendation for their dedication and professionalism in the line of duty.

On January 14, 2026, 17 were promoted in recognition of their conduct and work on duty while 30 personnel (January 5) were also promoted for the operations that led to the interception of 2,600 AK 47 ammunition that were being smuggled into northern Ghana from Accra and the dismantling of a robbery syndicate at Antoakrom in the Manso Nkwanta stretch of the Ashanti Region during the Christmas season.

The 101 promotions exclude the over thousands that are due for promotions this year.

Promotions

Last Tuesday’s  promotions were awarded to officers who played key roles in separate operations that led to the interception of 10 wrapped slabs of substances suspected to be cocaine, a narcotic with an estimated value of  GH¢ 1,032.650.00 and sacks of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at Ho in the Volta Region.

This is in addition to the recovery of AK 47 rifle, a pump action gun and eight live AAA ammunition during a routine patrol operation in Jacobu in the Ashanti Region.

The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their elevation and commended them for upholding the core values of the Service through discipline, courage and professionalism.

Commenting on the development, Mr Tetteh-Yohuno urged the promoted officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working diligently.

He reminded them that excellence and integrity remained the basis for recognition and promotion within the Ghana Police Service.