Seven police officers in Tema have been promoted after their role in an anti robbery operation that left two suspects shot and a firearm recovered.
The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, approved the promotions on 14 April 2026, recognising what the service described as exceptional operational performance during the incident at Tema Community 5.
According to police, the officers responded to a robbery attack on a mobile money vendor. The intervention led to an exchange that resulted in two robbery suspects being shot. Officers also recovered a firearm, ammunition and other items linked to the attack.
Those promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey, Inspector Prince Asante, Sergeant Lukman Mohammed, Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru, Corporal Jerome Akator and Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
Mr Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board, congratulated the officers and praised their courage, discipline and commitment to duty.
He said the promotions should be seen as a call to higher responsibility and urged all police personnel to continue serving with dedication and professionalism.
