IGP promotes 30 police officers for exemplary performance in anti-robbery operations

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 30 officers in recognition of their exemplary conduct during critical operations in the Ashanti Region.

The promotions, announced on 5th January 2026, reward the officers’ professionalism, vigilance, and commitment to duty.

The officers played central roles in two major operations. The first involved a search at the Kantanso Asankare Police Barrier, where personnel intercepted a bus carrying 2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition.

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Officers also recovered a bag hidden under the driver’s seat containing two bulletproof plates, a black helmet, and long boots.

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Those promoted for their roles in this operation include C/Inspr Tibim Acheampong Solomon, Inspr Sarfo Adu Daniel, G/L Cpl Saeed Frimpong, G/Const Sremsei Simon, PW/Const Kissi Dorcas Serwaah, G/Const Arthur Emmanuel Nkrumah, G/Const Dennis Danquah, G/Const Philip Lawer Nyarko, G/Const Owusu Kenneth, and G/Const Christian Buaben Kwadzo Addo.

The second operation involved intelligence-led actions by twenty officers from the Ashanti and Ashanti South Regional Police Commands.

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Their efforts led to the dismantling of a robbery syndicate along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch during the Christmas season, resulting in the seizure of firearms and ammunition and preventing planned attacks on commuters.

The IGP, alongside members of the Police Management Board, commended the officers for their courage and alertness, emphasising that their actions kept dangerous weapons out of criminal hands. He urged all personnel to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and assured them that hard work and dedication would be recognised and rewarded.