Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crimes, particularly armed robbery, following a year-long targeted operation across several regions of Ghana.
Addressing the press at the National Police Headquarters on September 24, 2025, IGP Yohuno welcomed attendees despite the rainy conditions.
“The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, members of the press, officers and men present here, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning and a warm welcome to the National Police Headquarters for this press briefing. Thank you for honoring our invitation in spite of the rain,” he said.
He revealed that the operation focused on a series of robberies targeting financial institutions, particularly rural banks, and that a consistent pattern in the crimes had been identified.
“My team and I, after analyzing these robberies, observed a similar pattern. We immediately got to work after painstaking investigations, working with credible informants, analyzing available data, surveillance across several regions. We launched a targeted operation to arrest these criminal elements,” he explained.
The IGP confirmed that the gang behind the robberies had been dismantled, with ten suspects arrested and three others shot dead during shootouts with police. “We have launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects who are on the run. We will not stop until we get them arrested,” he stressed.
He added that the police recovered 14 weapons, including AK-47 rifles, pump-action guns, a single-barrel gun, pistols, ammunition, vehicles, and mobile phones. “The Director General CID will give you the full details of the operation, the suspects, SUVs, among others,” he said.
The IGP also commended the efforts of police personnel involved in the operation. “I would like to acknowledge and commend Ashanti Regional Police Commander and his intelligence team for the role they played to ensure the success of this operation. Commander, get up, get up. Let’s clap for him. Let’s clap for him. Let’s clap for him,” he said.
He extended his appreciation to other officers and members of the public who provided credible information. “I want to take this opportunity to call all members of the public to support the police with information for successful investigation. Let us all be vigilant members of the community and report any suspicious persons or activities to the police. As you may be aware, the service is committed to rewarding credible information shared to support our investigation,” IGP Yohuno emphasized.
Concluding his briefing, the IGP assured that the police would continue to make life difficult for criminals. “We will continue to pursue you till you are brought to justice,” he said. He also announced promotions within the police ranks, including three chief inspectors to the Police Academy, three inspectors to chief inspector, two sergeants to inspector, one corporal to sergeant, and three constables receiving new assignments.
