The Ghana Police Service has dismissed widespread social media rumours alleging the death of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, describing the claims as entirely fabricated.
In a statement shared on the Police Service’s social media pages, the Service said its attention had been drawn to “some speculation that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno is deceased.”
The statement stressed that the rumours are untrue. “We wish to categorically state that these reports are false,” it said.
According to the Police, the IGP remains active in his role. “The IGP is alive and well and going about his duties as expected,” the statement added.
The Service urged the public to ignore the false claims. “We urge our officers, family members, loved ones, and the general public to disregard these reports,” it noted.
The Police further issued a warning to those responsible for circulating the hoax.
“We would like to caution persons behind these malicious, insensitive, and reckless claims to note that disinformation constitutes an offence and perpetrators will be brought to justice when identified.”
