Ghana’s police chief has promoted seven officers following their role in disrupting an armed robbery in the port city of Tema, underscoring the service’s push to curb rising urban crime.

Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno approved the promotions after what officials described as an “exceptional” response to a robbery targeting a mobile money vendor in Tema Community 5.

The incident escalated into a shootout, during which two suspects were shot and a firearm, ammunition and other items were recovered, according to the Ghana Police Service.
Those elevated in rank include Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspectors Gershon Dekpey and Prince Asante, Sergeants Lukman Mohammed and Eugene Kuudouru, Corporal Jerome Akator, and Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.

In a statement, the Police Management Board commended the officers for their conduct under pressure, while Mr. Yohuno urged them to treat the promotions as a call to heightened responsibility rather than personal reward.

The recognition comes as authorities intensify efforts to counter armed robbery and violent street crime, particularly in commercial hubs such as Tema.

Source:TheDotNews