IGP promotes 17 officers for narcotics, arms recovery

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with the Police Management Board (POMAB), has promoted 17 officers for their role in recovering suspected narcotics and firearms. 

The personnel, from the Volta and Ashanti Regions, were recognised for their involvement in operations that led to the interception of ten wrapped substances suspected to be narcotics, valued at GHS1,032,650, and the recovery of firearms. 

A press release copied to the Ghana News Agency indicated that the promotions were awarded on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in recognition of the officers’ professionalism and dedication. 

“The promotions were awarded to officers who played key roles in separate operations that led to the interception of ten wrapped slaps of substances suspected to be cocaine, a narcotic with an estimated value of GHS1,032,650.00, and sacks of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in the Volta Region, as well as the recovery of an AK47 rifle, a pump action gun and eight live AAA ammunition during a routine patrol operation in Jacobu in the Ashanti Region. 

“The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their elevation and commended them for upholding the core values of the Service through discipline, courage, and professionalism,” it release. 

IGP Yohuno urged the promoted officers to see their elevation as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to maintain diligence, emphasising that excellence and integrity remain the basis for recognition and promotion within the Ghana Police Service. 

Source: GNA