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Inspector-General of Police

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.

2026-04-262026-07-05

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Domie disclosed that he has petitioned several state institutions, including the Ghana Armed Forces, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), and the Bureau of National Investigations, among others, over the matter.

    OBZ Group founder urges regulation of fuel sales in galamsey communities
  3. Joy Online

    The family of the late Christopher Ahordo, a mobile money vendor, who was murdered in April 2025, has given the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) a 14-day ultimatum to ensure swift action on the case or face a peaceful occupation of the Ketu Divisional Police Command at Denu-Toko

    Family of murdered Momo vendor gives IGP 14-day ultimatum or they’ll occupy Ketu police command
  4. Joy Online

    She further disclosed that a petition was sent to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in January.

    Wife accuses Police Inspector husband of sexually abusing teenage daughter
  5. Joy Online

    The Inspector-General of Police’s (IGPs) Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested 11 individuals, including Nigerians, for allegedly using deepfake AI-generated video content to impersonate President John Dramani Mahama.

    IGP’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team arrests 11 for impersonating President Mahama
  6. Joy Online

    President John Mahama has hailed Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohunu, for what he described as his sterling performance in maintaining peace, security and professionalism within the Ghana Police Service.

    Mahama praises IGP Yohunu, hails intelligence-led policing at Krobo-Odumase commissioning
  7. April 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The development has heightened tensions in the area, with community members calling on the Inspector-General of Police and the Ministry of the Interior to intervene and launch a full-scale investigation into the incident.

    Couple held at gunpoint as armed men demolish mosque at Millennium City
  9. Joy Online

    According to a post shared on Facebook by the Service, the operation, which was led by the Special Operations Assistant (SOA) to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), resulted in the retrieval of a significant cache of weapons and ammunition, marking a major breakthrough in the

    3 suspects arrested in Akatsi in robbery crackdown
  10. The Chronicle

    A coordinated intelligence-led operation by the Special Operations Assistant (SOA) to the Inspector-General of Police has dismantled a suspected robbery network operating in Akatsi and surrounding communities, leading to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of a signific

    POLICE CRACK DOWN ON AKATSI ROBBERY NETWORK; THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED, ARSENAL RECOVERED
  11. The Chronicle

    Police have arrested one suspect in connection with the murder of an Indian national in Kumasi, as the Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special team of intelligence and homicide investigators to support ongoing investigations.

    POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER MURDER OF INDIAN NATIONAL IN KUMASI
  12. Joy Online

    ne Management Team processed the scene, after which the body was conveyed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Morgue for preservation and autopsy,” while “the vehicle has since been impounded for further investigations.” The statement added that “the Inspector-General of Police

    Police arrest suspect over murder of indian national in Kumasi

Thursday 2 July

  1. Police arrest 24 suspects in Ashanti anti-crime operation

    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

Friday 26 June

  1. Safo family demands attempted murder charge in shooting case

    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

Tuesday 23 June

  1. High Court orders Latif Iddrisu case to trial after rejecting settlement adjournment

    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

Monday 22 June

  1. Ghana's firearms law: registration requirements and penalties explained

    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

  2. Police deploys special team to Nkwanta amid violent attacks

    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

Sunday 7 June

  1. Armed robbers kill MoMo vendor at Dominase Onion Market

    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

Thursday 4 June

  1. Interior Minister directs IGP to secure housing for fire-displaced officers

    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

Saturday 30 May

  1. Police arrest seven, recover three stolen Hyundai vehicles

    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

Saturday 23 May

  1. Mahama administration revives abandoned road projects in Savannah Region

    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

Friday 22 May

  1. Akatsi Police seize suspected cannabis, driver escapes

    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

  2. Manasseh Azure Awuni criticizes Mahama over free speech constraints

    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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Journalist criticizes Mahama over free speech restrictions

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. OBZ Group founder calls for fuel regulation at illegal mining sites

    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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Momo vendor's family issues 14-day ultimatum to IGP

    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

Saturday 9 May

  1. Wife accuses police inspector of sexually abusing teenage daughter

    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

Thursday 7 May

  1. Police arrest 11 for deepfake videos impersonating President Mahama

    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

Saturday 2 May

  1. Mahama praises IGP Yohunu for intelligence-led policing shift

    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

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Armed men demolish mosque under construction in Gomoa East

    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

Sunday 26 April

  1. Police arrest three suspects, seize weapons in Akatsi robbery crackdown

    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

  2. Police dismantle Akatsi robbery network, arrest three suspects

    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

  3. Police arrest suspect in murder of Indian national in Kumasi

    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

  4. Police arrest suspect in murder of Indian national in Kumasi

    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

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