The Ghana Police Service has announced the promotion of 30 police personnel who played key roles in recent operations that led to the interception of a large cache of ammunition and the disruption of an armed robbery syndicate in the Ashanti Region.
According to police sources, the promotions were approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in recognition of what the Service described as distinguished service, professionalism, and vigilance in the line of duty.
Ten of the promoted officers were directly involved in the operation at the Asankare Police Barrier, where 2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition were intercepted. The ammunition was found on a bus traveling from Accra to northern Ghana during a routine police check. A subsequent search also uncovered two bulletproof plates, a black helmet, and a pair of long boots concealed under the driver’s seat.
The personnel promoted in connection with the Asankare operation are Chief Inspector Tibim Acheampong Solomon, Inspector Sarfo Adu Daniel, Lance Corporal Saeed Frimpong, Constable Sremsei Simon, Constable Kissi Dorcas Serwaah, Constable Arthur Emmanuel Nkrumah, Constable Dennis Danquah, Constable Philip Lawer Nyarko, Constable Owusu Kenneth, and Constable Christian Buaben Kwadzo Addo.
An additional 20 officers from the Intelligence Departments of the Ashanti and Ashanti South Regional Police Commands were promoted for their role in intelligence-led operations that culminated in the dismantling of a robbery syndicate operating along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch and surrounding areas.
Those operations, carried out in late December, resulted in the recovery of firearms and ammunition and the prevention of planned attacks on commuters during the Christmas season. Police have previously stated that the robbery group was suspected to be linked to a number of violent incidents in the region, though investigations into those claims are ongoing.
The Police Administration said the promotions were meant to acknowledge the courage and alertness displayed by the officers, noting that their actions prevented dangerous weapons from falling into criminal hands and likely saved lives.
The Inspector-General of Police, together with members of the Police Management Board, commended the officers and urged all personnel of the Service to continue to uphold high standards of professionalism. He assured officers that hard work and commitment to duty would continue to be recognised and rewarded.
Police did not indicate whether further promotions or commendations are expected as investigations into the intercepted ammunition and related criminal networks continue.