Christian Tetteh Yohunu

Also known as: IGP Christian Tetteh Yohunu · Mr Yohunu

Inspector-General of Police who has led operations against robbery syndicates and called for interfaith unity following religious tensions.

2026-05-112026-10-28

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May 2026
11 MayJoy Online
… When IGP Christian Tetteh Yohunu assumed office, he moved to clear backlogged promotions. …
The 2026 Ghana Police College Competitive Examination: A landmark in merit-based promotion

Society

Ghana prepares digital traffic enforcement system for October 2026

The News

Ghana Police Service and MTTD are rolling out TRAFFITECH-GH, an automated traffic enforcement system launching October 1, 2026. The editorial cautions that success depends on accurate vehicle databases, proper owner contact information at the DVLA, public sensitisation of commercial drivers and motorists, and ready road infrastructure, while warning that the policy risks failure without proper groundwork.

1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 1 October

Ghana prepares digital traffic enforcement system for October 2026
Ghana Police Service and MTTD are rolling out TRAFFITECH-GH, an automated traffic enforcement system launching October 1, 2026. The editorial cautions that success depends on accurate vehicle databases, proper owner contact information at the DVLA, public sensitisation of commercial drivers and motorists, and ready road infrastructure, while warning that the policy risks failure without proper groundwork.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 7 September

Ghana Police dismantle robbery syndicates across four regions
The Ghana Police Service has dismantled several robbery syndicates operating in the Greater Accra, Western, Savannah and Northern Regions, with suspects arrested. IGP Christian Yohunu warned criminals that police will pursue them wherever they hide and will sustain operations until remaining suspects are arrested.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Errand boy arrested in suspected murder of doctor and wife
Ghana Police have arrested 32-year-old Abraham Awendok, who worked as an errand boy for Dr Jesse Amuah and his wife, in connection with their suspected murder; the couple reported missing in April 2026 were found dead, and Awendok was deported from Dubai after fleeing with money belonging to the couple's mother.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Police arrest dozens, recover weapons in anti-robbery operations
The Ghana Police Service has conducted intelligence-led operations nationwide resulting in several arrests and recovery of firearms. Among cases highlighted was the arrest of a man in connection with the 2016 disappearance and alleged murder of a couple; remains were recovered and the suspect admitted to the murder during interrogation.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Police command engages traders over extortion allegations on highway
The Volta Regional Police Command, led by Deputy Commissioner Wisdom Akorli, has engaged traders and market women along the Aflao-Accra highway to hear concerns about alleged harassment and extortion by police officers. The engagement followed a petition to the Inspector-General of Police by a youth activist.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

IGP summons Volta Police Commander over trader extortion allegations
The Inspector-General of Police has summoned the Volta Regional Police Commander following allegations of harassment, intimidation, delays and extortion by police personnel at checkpoints along the Aflao–Accra route. The Joint Association of Port Transport Unions has called for intervention over the alleged misconduct affecting local traders.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

IGP convenes interfaith meeting after inflammatory social media videos
Ghana's Inspector-General of Police held a high-level interfaith meeting with religious leaders following tension sparked by viral videos with inflammatory remarks about Islam and Christianity. The IGP called on Christian and Muslim leaders to demonstrate unity publicly through joint appearances at events, shared meals, and community engagement.
17 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 14 August

IGP urges Christian, Muslim leaders to display public interfaith unity
Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu has called on Christian and Muslim leaders to demonstrate interfaith unity publicly through joint appearances, shared meals, and community engagement, rather than limiting tolerance messages to sermons. The appeal followed an incident in which a video of a Muslim cleric slapping a handcuffed Christian pastor at Police Headquarters circulated publicly.
14 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
IGP asks religious leaders to preach peace weekly
Ghana's Inspector-General of Police has called on Christian and Muslim leaders to dedicate their Friday and Sunday services to messages of interfaith harmony, self-control, and the dangers of religious conflict, and to warn congregations against violence and frame Ghana's stability as affecting the next generation.
14 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
IGP urges religious leaders to prevent tensions and violence
Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu has urged religious leaders to use their influence to prevent religious tensions and violence, warning that attacks on Ghana's peace threaten the future of the country's children. He stressed that citizens must report alleged offences to statutory authorities rather than taking the law into their own hands, and emphasised that freedom of religion and expression do not justify violence or unlawful attacks.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

Ghana Police 2026 competitive exam opens advancement for Chief Inspectors
The 2026 Ghana Police Competitive Promotional Examination aims to address a long-standing bottleneck at the Chief Inspector rank, which previously limited advancement to higher ranks. The author, a serving Chief Inspector and exam candidate, describes the examination as the most inclusive, transparent, and competitive police college entrance exam in recent history.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →