Governance body that collaborates with Ghana's Inspector-General of Police on regional security and internal police matters, including personnel promotions and interfaith dialogue initiatives.
… The IGP and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) congratulated the promoted personnel and urged them to maintain the standards that led to their elevation. …
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accompanied by members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), has paid a courtesy call on the Oti Regional Minister, Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong, as part of the Police Administration’s working visit to the region. …
… Also in attendance were clergy from different denominations, Betty Mould-Iddrisu, member of the Council of State, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, retired IGPs, both retired and serving Regional Police Commanders, members of the Police Management Board, sister …
… READ ALSO: Suspect arrested as fire guts part of Accra Central Police barracks Muntaka commended the Inspector General of Police, members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), and personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service for their prompt and professional response to the eme …
… Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board and the Accra Regional Police Commander, visited the location to assess the situation and ensure that the necessary support was provided to affected personnel. …
… The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board and the Accra Regional Police Commander, visited the scene to assess the situation and provide support to affected personnel. …
… Rather, many officers within the service are praising the foresight and progressive leadership of IGP Yohuno and POMAB for refusing to use infrastructure limitations as an excuse to block career progression opportunities for deserving officers, the source added. …
The Upper West Regional Minister has recognized four Ghana Police Service officers for their intelligence-led operation that broke up an armed robbery syndicate terrorizing communities in Wa West and Wa Municipality. The officers' efforts led to the arrest of six suspects in August 2026 and restored calm to more than eight communities.
The Upper West Regional Minister has recognized four Ghana Police Service officers for their intelligence-led operation that broke up an armed robbery syndicate terrorizing communities in Wa West and Wa Municipality. The officers' efforts led to the arrest of six suspects in August 2026 and restored calm to more than eight communities.
The Inspector General of Police and Police Management Board received the Democracy Cup trophy from the Speaker of Parliament's delegation ahead of the tournament scheduled for Friday, August 28 at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The IGP praised the Speaker for championing democracy through football and commended the initiative as part of marking 30 years of democracy in Ghana.
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.
The Inspector-General of Police met with religious leaders at the National Police Headquarters to address rising tensions following recent religious controversies, including an incident where a pastor was allegedly slapped. The IGP stressed that arrests alone will not secure peace, and called on Christian and Muslim leaders to preach unity and counter hateful rhetoric.
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.
Bishop Dr Agyei Lawson, Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, has called on religious leaders to promote tolerance and dialogue to protect Ghana's peace, following a viral incident involving a pastor accused of making derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad. The appeal was made at a meeting between the Inspector-General of Police, the Police Management Board, and representatives of Ghana's Christian and Muslim communities discussing ways to prevent religious tensions from escalating.
Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, the National Chief Imam's spokesperson, has urged Christians and Muslims to exercise restraint, patience and forgiveness following a viral incident involving a pastor arrested for allegedly making derogatory comments about Prophet Muhammad. He warned that Ghana must not allow anger over religious provocation to undermine decades of peaceful coexistence between the two faiths.
Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted four police personnel for their role in an intelligence-led operation that dismantled an armed robbery syndicate in Upper West Region, resulting in the arrest of six suspects linked to armed robberies in Wa West District and Wa Municipality.
Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted 25 police personnel from the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions in recognition of their roles in successful operations, including the arrest of armed robbery suspects and the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour.
The Inspector General of Police has promoted 25 personnel for their exceptional performance in the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions, including roles in the arrest of suspects involved in robbery and the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour.
Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted 25 police personnel from the Bono East, Tema and Western Central regions for their roles in operations that led to the arrest of robbery suspects and the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour.
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.
The Ghana Police Service held a pre-burial service at the State House on June 6, 2026, to pay tribute to the late Mr Paul Tawiah Quaye, former Inspector General of Police. A clergyman highlighted Quaye's life as an example of discipline, integrity, and hard work, and urged Ghanaians to remain resilient and complete their callings.
The Interior Minister visited the scene of a fire at the Police Barracks in Accra Central that displaced several police families and destroyed personal belongings. The Government pledged temporary accommodation, financial assistance, clothing, and relief items from NADMO to support affected families.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.