Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted thirty (30) officers to their next ranks on honoring their distinguished performance and service on Monday, January 5, 2025.
According to the statement by the Ghana Police Service (GPS), the promotion contributed to the retrieval of 2,600 AK 47 ammunition at the Kantanso Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region and the dismantling of a robbery syndicate at Antoakrom- Manso Nkwanta stretch during the festive season.
The promotions acknowledge the officers’ professionalism, vigilance, and commitment to duty.
The IGP emphasized that officers involved in the Kantanso-Asankare operation were promoted, including inspectors, corporals, and constables in recognition of their roles in the successful operation.
“Officers promoted in connection with the Kantanso Asankare operation include C/Inspr Tibim Acheampong Solomon, Inspr Sarfo Adu Daniel, No. 58311 G/L Cpl Saeed Frimpong, No. 621467 G/Const Sremsei Simon, No. 15413 PW/Const Kissi Dorcas Serwaah, No. 65450 G/Const Arthur Emmanuel Nkrumah, No. 65457 G/Const Dennis Danquah, No. 65503 G/Const Philip Lawer Nyarko, No. 66427 G/Const Owusu Kenneth, and No. 66841 G/Const Christian Buaben Kwadzo Addo,” the Service revealed.
During the operation at the Kantanso Asankare Police Barrier, the officers conducted a thorough search of the bus and uncovered two concealed containers holding 2,600 rounds of AK 47 ammunition, as well as a bag hidden under the driver’s seat containing two bulletproof plates, a black crushed helmet, and a pair of long boots.
The Police said that twenty intelligence officers from the Ashanti and Ashanti South Regional Police Commands were promoted for operations that recovered weapons, disrupted armed robberies, and prevented attacks on commuters at Manso Nkwanta, Antoakrom, and surrounding areas.
The IGP and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) commended the officers for their courage and alertness, noting that their actions prevented dangerous weapons from falling into criminal hands.
He further encouraged all personnel of the Service to continue demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism in the discharge of their duties noting that the Police Administration will acknowledge, appreciate and reward hard work.
Source; Ernest Kelvin Okanta
