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IGP cautions police officers against publicizing internal challenges
The Inspector-General of Police(IGP) James Oppong Boanuh has warned police personnel to desist from going public with challenges they are facing in the service.
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Crime
IGP Special Operations Team arrests 17 in Tamale drug raid
The swoop was carried out by the IGP Special Operations Team as part of intensified crime-fighting efforts in the Tamale Metropolis and Tolon District.
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Courts
Abronye’s case adjourned to November 26 as court awaits new judge
Abronye, who serves as the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is standing trial on charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news.
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Crime
Police dismantle armed gang behind rural bank robberies; 10 arrested, 3 killed
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno disclosed the development at a media briefing held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, September 24, 2024.
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Crime
Police arrest 8 in connection with Ablekuma North election violence
According to the IGP, the suspects are currently being processed and are expected to appear before court either Thursday or Friday.
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Courts
Policeman who impersonated IGP granted GH¢100,000.00 bail
General Corporal Akonor Opoku was charged on two counts of attempt to commit crime and defrauding by false pretense.
GNA
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Check out Dampare’s 15 questions to the British High Commissioner on Barker-Vormawor’s arrest
In a statement dated May 17, 2022, the IGP notes that “ordinarily the Ghana Police would not have responded to a comment such as yours, obviously made from either a bias or uninformed position.”
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General
COP George Dampare appointed as new IGP
The new IGP will assume office on 1st August, 2021.
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General
“We are not in heaven,” IGP tells persons calling for his resignation
"There is no society in the world where there is no crime. Even in the USA, UK, and Sweden, where they, more or less have everything, they still have crime"
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court suspends promotion of 40 police officers pending appeal
The order stays the execution of a Court of Appeal judgment which had directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and the Police Management Board to facilitate the promotion of the affected officers.
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General
12,802 police officers promoted after years-long backlog
The Secretariat said the promotions were mainly administrative and special recommendation-based, and were done under the Police Service Regulations, 2012 (CI 76).
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Courts
Court orders IGP to promote 40 chief inspectors left out of ‘degree amnesty’
The appellate court ruled on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, finding that allowing some officers to benefit from the exercise while excluding the 40 amounted to an injustice.
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General
IGP Yohuno gets two more years
The decision, confirmed in a letter from the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, follows a formal recommendation from the Police Council.
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Crime
IGP leads peace mission to Savannah Region after deadly land clashes
A high-level delegation from the National Police Headquarters is meeting with chiefs, opinion leaders, and local representatives to discuss immediate and long-term steps for restoring peace in Gbiniyiri, Giniri, Sawla, and neighbouring comm...
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COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu appointed IGP, replaces Dampare
The announcement was made in an official statement from the presidency on Thursday, March 13. Signed by Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
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IGP sets up investigative team to probe 2020, 2024 election-related deaths
As per the report, Dr. Dampare has set up a specialized investigative unit at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters.
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Courts
Deputy IGP sues Captain Smart
The lawsuit, filed on January 2, 2025, stems from remarks made by Captain Smart during a television and radio broadcast on December 27, 2024.
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General
Toll-free number for reporting suspicious election-related activity announced
This initiative is part of the service's broader efforts to enhance public safety and ensure a smooth and peaceful electoral process as Ghanaians prepare to choose their next leaders for the following four years.
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IGP outlines robust security measures ahead of election 2024
During a meeting with key stakeholders at the Police Headquarters yesterday, Dr. Dampare outlined the measures being implemented to maintain law and order throughout the electoral process.
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Crime
Police announce GH₵50,000 bounty for suspect wanted for threatening public officials
The suspect, who identified himself as "Commander Kanawu Revolution Leader," is seen in the video threatening to shoot and harm key figures, including the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, and the Interior Minister,...
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