Also known as: IGP
Inspector-General of Police — senior position within Ghana Police Service, mentioned in intelligence-led operations and public statements on policing strategy.
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… The operation, undertaken by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT) in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, formed part of intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking, violent crime and other criminal activities in the region. …
Police arrest 24 in major anti-crime swoop in Ashanti RegionThe Chronicle
… The family disclosed that legal steps are already underway to challenge the handling of the case, with petitions expected to be submitted to the Attorney-General, the Inspector-General of Police and the Chief Justice. …
Safo Family’s Plea: Charge Safo Akofena With Attempted MurderJoy Online
The High Court has ordered the continuation of the long-running case involving Multimedia Group journalist Latif Iddrisu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney-General. …
Latif Iddrisu case resumes as court rejects further adjournment for settlement talksJoy Online
… Under Section 2, a standard permit is temporary and remains valid for only six months, or for a period determined by the Inspector-General of Police. …
THE LAW 101: Regulating the trigger- The legal boundaries of gun ownership, use obligations, and sanctionsDaily Guide
… According to a statement issued and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police, John Nchor of the Public Affairs Unit of the Oti Regional Police Command, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) on June 20, 2026, dispatched the Special Operations Support Team from the National Police …
Police Deploy Special Operations Team To NkwantaJoy Online
… Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Gomoa Potsin Neighbourhood Watch Committee, Ebo Anderson, has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police to provide adequate logistics and resources to the Gomoa Dominase District Police Command to enhance security and combat crime in the area. …
MoMo vendor killed in armed robbery attack at Dominase Onion Market, another critically injuredJoy Online
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to immediately secure temporary accommodation for police officers affected by the fire outbreak at the Accra Central Police Barrack, near Tudu, as emergency arrangements ar …
IGP tasked to secure immediate accommodation for officers affected by Tudu fire outbreakThe Chronicle
The Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) has arrested seven suspects in connection with the theft of three unregistered Hyundai Elantra and Sonata vehicles. …
Police Cyber Vetting Team Arrests 7, Recovers 3 Stolen Hyundai VehiclesThe Chronicle
… was intensifying efforts to improve highway safety and reduce armed robbery incidents on major roads. “As you know, we are writing a wonderful signature on most of our long straight roads,” he remarked in reference to highway robberies, adding that the Inspector-General of Police …
Mahama Targets Savannah Roads As Gov’t Moves To Revive Abandoned ProjectsJoy Online
… They also called on the Inspector-General of Police and other relevant authorities to recognise and support officers involved in the anti-narcotics operations while ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.
Akatsi Police seize suspected cannabis consignment, driver escapesThe Ghana Police Service's Special Operations Team, working with Ashanti Regional Police Command, arrested 24 suspected criminals across six communities in an intelligence-led operation targeting drug trafficking and organised crime, recovering a firearm, narcotics, vehicles and ammunition.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service's Special Operations Team, working with Ashanti Regional Police Command, arrested 24 suspected criminals across six communities in an intelligence-led operation targeting drug trafficking and organised crime, recovering a firearm, narcotics, vehicles and ammunition.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Apostle Emeritus Prof. Ing. Kwadwo Safo has called on Ghana Police to re-arrest and prosecute Israel Kwadwo Safo (Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena) for attempted murder in the shooting of former Gender Minister Sarah Adwoa Safo, arguing that investigators have downplayed the case by omitting the attempted murder charge from those presented to court.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The High Court has rejected a further request for adjournment from the State to pursue settlement talks in the case involving journalist Latif Iddrisu, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Attorney-General. The judge noted the lengthy duration of the case and limited progress since the State first announced its intention to compensate and settle the matter amicably, and ordered trial proceedings to resume.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An article outlines Ghana's legal framework for gun ownership under the Arms and Ammunition Act, 1972, emphasizing that holding a firearm is a regulated privilege requiring mandatory registration with police and strict compliance with the law to avoid penalties including five years in jail.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has sent a Special Operations Support Team to Nkwanta in the Oti Region following recent violent attacks that killed three people and injured several others. The team will work with existing security personnel to prevent further violence, protect residents, and investigate the attacks.
22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Five heavily armed robbers attacked the Gomoa Dominase Onion Market in the Central Region, fatally shooting a mobile money vendor and critically injuring another person. Eyewitnesses reported more than 20 rounds of ammunition were discharged during the attack.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for the Interior has directed the Inspector-General of Police to immediately secure temporary accommodation for police officers affected by a fire at Accra Central Police Barrack near Tudu. Temporary arrangements including hotel accommodation are being considered while longer-term rental housing solutions are arranged, and the minister noted that discussions with a private partner to address the police housing deficit were ongoing at the time of the incident.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Inspector-General of Police's Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team arrested seven suspects and recovered three stolen unregistered Hyundai vehicles following a complaint about a theft from Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region. Police say efforts are ongoing to trace more stolen vehicles believed linked to the group.
30 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Roads Minister announced that President Mahama's government is reviving abandoned road projects and expanding infrastructure in the Savannah Region, having paid contractors over GH¢12 billion within 12 months to restore confidence in the sector and return contractors to site, unlike previous administrations that suspended contracts from predecessors.
23 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Police in Akatsi intercepted a Ford vehicle carrying 1,183 parcels of suspected cannabis at Deti in Akatsi South Municipality on 21 May; the driver fled and remains at large. The seizure is the second such operation by Akatsi Police this month.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni expresses disappointment with President John Mahama's second term, saying that opposition figures and critics are being harassed under Ghana's publishing false news law, comparing the atmosphere to a military regime and contrasting it with the media freedom Mahama allowed during his first presidency.
22 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manasseh Azure Awuni, who praised Mahama's tolerance of free expression during his first term, expresses shame at what he describes as current harassment of opposition NPP members and others under Ghana's false news law, saying the government's actions contradict Mahama's reputation as a friend of media freedom.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ernest Domie, founder of OBZ Group Ghana Limited, has urged authorities to regulate fuel sales at illegal mining sites to curb galamsey activities, arguing that restricting fuel access could significantly reduce illegal mining. He has petitioned several state institutions on the matter and discussed the issue with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, who assured him the National Petroleum Authority CEO would address it.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of Christopher Ahordo, a mobile money vendor murdered in April 2025, has given the Inspector-General of Police a 14-day ultimatum to ensure swift action on the case or face a peaceful occupation of Ketu Divisional Police Command. They cited delays in investigation, the escape of the prime suspect from police custody, and questionable bail grants to other suspects as reasons for their frustration.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A police inspector's wife has accused him of sexually abusing their biological teenage daughter, allegedly impregnating her and forcing a termination. She told Adom FM that the case was reported to police but was not properly handled for months; the victim has since tested positive for HIV and is struggling in school.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service's Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team arrested 11 individuals, including Nigerians, between May 1–4, 2026, for creating and circulating AI-generated deepfake video content impersonating President Mahama. The arrests followed coordinated operations in multiple Volta Region towns and led to recovery of computers, phones, SIM cards, and other equipment.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama commended Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu and the Police Management team for their performance and their shift towards intelligence-led policing at the commissioning of a Divisional Police Headquarters in Krobo-Odumase, Eastern Region. He stressed the need for continued investment in technology, data systems and capacity building for officers to address increasingly sophisticated crime.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Armed men believed to be military personnel, accompanied by an excavator, demolished a mosque under construction in Adamukrom, Millennium City early on Tuesday morning, holding a couple at gunpoint during the operation. Residents say this is part of a pattern of intimidation linked to land disputes and have called for an investigation by the Inspector-General of Police and Ministry of the Interior.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service arrested three suspects on 21 April 2026 following intelligence-led operations against robberies in Akatsi and surrounding areas. The operation, led by the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police, resulted in the retrieval of weapons and ammunition; one suspect is a blacksmith believed to supply firearms to the robbers.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Special Operations Assistant to Ghana's Inspector-General of Police has dismantled a suspected robbery network in Akatsi through an intelligence-led operation, resulting in three arrests and recovery of seven single-barrel rifles, five locally manufactured pistols, one revolver, and various ammunition.
26 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Police arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Indian national Devendra Singh in Kumasi after his body was discovered in the boot of his car on 25 April 2026 with multiple stab wounds. The Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special investigative team to support ongoing investigations.
26 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Police have arrested one person in connection with the murder of Indian national Devendra Singh in Kumasi. The victim's body was discovered in the boot of his vehicle at Sabin Akrofuom with multiple stab wounds on April 25.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →