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Christian Tetteh Yohuno

Also known as: IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno · Mr Yohuno · Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno · Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno · Dr Christian Tetteh Yohuno

Inspector-General of Police leading Ghana Police Service operations against crime, drug trafficking, and mobile money fraud.

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April 2026
27 AprThe Chronicle
… The other honourees included the leader of The New Force, Kwame Bediako; Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey; CEO of KGL Group, Alex Appau Dadey; Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin; and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno. …
Otumfuo honours national leaders to mark 27th anniversary of enstoolment
26 AprJoy Online
… Other honourees included former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Nana Kwame Bediako, leader of The New Force, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Alex Apau Dadey, Speaker Alban Bagbin, and Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno. …
Asantehene honours Prophet Uche with gold coin at 27th anniversary gala

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Asantehene commends IGP, police for security operations

The News

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commended the Inspector-General of Police, the Ashanti Regional Police Command, and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to combating crime and ensuring peace. The Asantehene noted that intelligence-led operations have contributed to improving security in the Ashanti Region through reduction of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities.

24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 24 July

Asantehene commends IGP, police for security operations
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commended the Inspector-General of Police, the Ashanti Regional Police Command, and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to combating crime and ensuring peace. The Asantehene noted that intelligence-led operations have contributed to improving security in the Ashanti Region through reduction of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 23 July

Asantehene commends police chief and special operations team for security work
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has commended Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Ashanti Regional Police Command and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to fighting crime and improving security. He observed that the team's intelligence-led operations have contributed to reduced incidents of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities in the Ashanti Region.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

IGP, Police Management Board visit Oti regional minister
The Inspector-General of Police and members of the Police Management Board met with the Oti Regional Minister to strengthen collaboration on security and public safety. The Regional Minister commended police efforts but appealed for more officers and operational vehicles to address security challenges.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

IGP, police officers participate in nationwide sanitation cleanup exercise
The Ghana Police Service, led by Inspector-General Christian Tetteh Yohuno, joined a nationwide cleaning exercise to promote environmental sanitation and public health. The initiative aimed to clear waste, improve sanitation conditions, and raise awareness about environmental cleanliness across the country.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 3 July

Sentuo Group, Eezzy Foundation donate ambulances to Ghana Police
The Ghana Police Service received 10 ambulances and an operational pickup vehicle from Sentuo Group and Eezzy Group Foundation to enhance emergency medical response and improve rapid response to accident victims and injured officers across the country.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

Police resettle 140 personnel families after barracks fire
All 140 families of police personnel whose homes were destroyed in a recent Accra Central Police barracks fire have been resettled, with affected personnel offered rent allowances or police accommodation as appropriate, according to the Inspector General of Police.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 15 June

IGP deploys investigators to probe UCC student's death
The Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special team of investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support inquiries into the death of 20-year-old UCC Level 200 student Avinu Innocentia, whose body was found washed ashore at a Cape Coast beach on June 13, 2026. No visible signs of physical injury were found during examination, and an autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.
15 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police deploy special investigative team for UCC student death
The Ghana Police Service has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support investigations into the death of a female University of Cape Coast student, directed by the Inspector-General of Police to strengthen operations and ensure thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death.
15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
IGP deploys investigators to probe UCC student's death
The Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support investigations into the death of 20-year-old University of Cape Coast student Innocentia Avinu, who was reported missing on June 11, 2026.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Family demands investigation into Alhaji Gao death
The family of the late Razak Abdul, aka Alhaji Gao, is calling for an independent investigation and release of his body after the Inspector General of Police confirmed his death. The family contests accusations linking Razak to a robbery at GB Filling Station, a business over which he had a court dispute with a partner.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Family questions police handling of Alhaji Gao death
The family of the late Razak Abdul (Alhaji Gao) is calling for an independent investigation and the release of his body after the Inspector General of Police confirmed his death. The family disputes accusations linking him to robbery, noting he was a 60-year-old businessman involved in a court dispute with a filling station partner and was never previously named as a suspect.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 9 June

Immigration, Police win Inter-Security Football Gala
The Ghana Immigration Service won the male football competition and the Ghana Police Service claimed victory in the female category at the 2026 Inter-Security Football Gala held at the University of Ghana Stadium. The one-day tournament, hosted by the Ghana Armed Forces, aimed to promote unity and teamwork among security services and served as a precursor to the Security Services Sports Association Games slated for September in Accra.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 5 June

IGP seeks shelter for 140 police families after barracks fire
The Inspector General of Police is seeking urgent accommodation for 140 families of police personnel whose homes at Accra Central Police barracks were destroyed by fire. About 100 families are currently sheltered in conference rooms at the Accra Regional Police Headquarters, while 40 have sought temporary shelter with relatives; the police administration plans to rent hotels and guest houses as an immediate measure.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 4 June

Fire breaks out at Accra Central Police Barracks
A fire outbreak at the Accra Central Police Barracks prompted an emergency response from the Ghana National Fire Service on June 3. The Inspector-General of Police visited the scene; no casualties were reported, and the cause is yet to be established.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
IGP seeks urgent accommodation for 140 police families after barracks fire
The Inspector General of Police is seeking urgent accommodation for 140 families of police personnel whose properties were consumed in a fire at Accra Central Police barracks. About 100 families are currently sheltered in conference rooms at the Accra Regional Police Headquarters while 40 have sought temporary accommodations with relatives; the police administration plans to rent hotels and guest houses as an immediate measure.
4 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Fire at Accra Central Police Barracks, suspect arrested
A fire broke out at the Accra Central Police Barracks in Accra, with no casualties reported. A suspect has been arrested and is assisting with investigations to determine the cause of the blaze.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

Police arrest suspects in Atebubu murder and robbery cases
Ghana's Inspector-General of Police has announced arrests of suspects linked to the murder of Nana Sewa Jankuma, Queenmother of Abamba, and a deadly armed robbery at a GB oil filling station near Atebubu in the Bono East Region. The police have intensified intelligence-led operations across the country targeting armed robbery gangs, narcotics networks, online fraud syndicates, and other organised criminal groups, with several syndicates dismantled and weapons retrieved.
22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 20 May

IGP pledges intensified fight against mobile money crimes
Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has assured the public that Ghana Police Service will continue intelligence-led operations to combat crimes against Mobile Money. The Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana presented a citation to the IGP in recognition of his efforts, noting arrests of armed robbers and prevention of robbery attempts.
20 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 19 May

Mamprugu Overlord accuses security agencies of abuse in Bawku conflict
The Overlord of Mamprugu has accused state security agencies of abuse of power and called for investigations into alleged killings and mistreatment of Mamprusi youth linked to the Bawku chieftaincy crisis, saying the situation has deteriorated despite mediation efforts and continues to witness killings, arson, abductions, and insecurity.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mamprugu king alleges security abuse in Bawku conflict
The Overlord of Mamprugu has accused state security agencies of arbitrary arrests, unlawful detentions, torture, abductions, and alleged extrajudicial killings of Mamprusi youth linked to the Bawku chieftaincy crisis. He called for urgent investigations and expressed concern that mediation efforts have failed to restore peace, with the area continuing to experience killings, arson, and widespread insecurity.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mobile Money Advocacy Group commends Police for crime-fighting efforts
The Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana has commended the Inspector-General of Police for the Ghana Police Service's intensified efforts against crime, presenting a citation in recognition of recent operations that have led to arrests of armed robbers and prevention of robbery attempts. The IGP reaffirmed the Police Service's commitment to tackling crime through intelligence-led operations and public cooperation.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

Police Academy admits record 700 cadet officers in Course 54
Ghana Police Service will enrol over 700 cadet officers into the Police Academy under a newly activated dual training model combining residential and non-residential systems, marking the institution's largest single intake and intended to address accommodation challenges while enabling qualified Chief Inspectors to advance into senior ranks.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
IGP doubles Police Academy intake to 700 for Course 54
Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has doubled the Police Academy's cadet officer intake to 700 for Course 54, the largest single admission in the academy's history. The expansion uses both residential and non-residential training models to address accommodation constraints and allow Chief Inspectors who have "stagnated" in their ranks to access senior leadership positions.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 16 May

90 Upper West police officers complete community policing training
Ninety police officers from across the Upper West Region have completed a three-week training programme on community policing, conflict prevention, and intelligence gathering organised by the Centre for Security Sector Management in partnership with the International Organization for Migration. The training aimed to equip officers with practical skills to strengthen trust between security agencies and the public and enhance community engagement and proactive crime prevention.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

Police arrest three for child sexual exploitation across Ashanti, Bono
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three Ghanaians for allegedly producing and sharing indecent images and videos involving children in the Ashanti and Bono regions, in an operation conducted with the Australian Federal Police and Interpol. Four children aged six to 13 were rescued, and the suspects—including an older brother and a mother of victims—are assisting investigations while the victims receive care and support.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Police Service denies bribery and exam fraud allegations
The Ghana Police Service has dismissed allegations of examination malpractice, paper leakage, and bribery in the Police Competitive Promotional Examination for Chief Inspectors, describing the claims as false and misleading. The Service says the examination was conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner under strict supervision in collaboration with the University of Cape Coast.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
IGP emphasizes intelligence-led policing for modern security threats
Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has stressed the need for intelligence-led policing and stronger international collaboration to combat sophisticated and transnational crimes including organised crime, cyber-enabled offences, and violent extremism. He made the remarks at the opening of a 10-day Police Intelligence Operations Training Programme at the Police Academy in Accra, organised by the Ghana Police Service in partnership with the FBI and attended by 40 officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 8 May

Eastern Nzema chiefs urge presidential intervention in chieftaincy dispute
Chiefs from Eastern Nzema Traditional area have appealed to President Mahama and the IGP to address a protracted chieftaincy row, citing rising tension and alleged political interference by state ministers. The gazetted Omanhene, Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III, is reportedly abroad following an alleged attack at Atuabo Royal Palace, while a non-gazetted contender, Berenger Aka Flanton, is said to have support from state officials.
8 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 5 May

Four killed in armed robberies across Bono East, Northern regions
Two armed attacks on May 2, 2026 — one at a fuel station near Jato Zongo and one on a passenger bus near Nasia — killed four people and injured several others. The Inspector General of Police has deployed special units to track down the suspects.
5 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 4 May

IGP deploys special units after deadly armed robberies in two regions
The Inspector-General of Police has deployed personnel from the Police Intelligence Directorate and Anti-Armed Robbery Unit to Bono East and Northern regions following two armed robbery attacks on 2nd May 2026. The incidents—one at a fuel station in Atebubu District and another on a passenger bus near Nasia—left four people dead and others injured.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →