The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has congratulated Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno on his promotion.
President Nana Akufo-Addo appointed COP Yohuno, as the new deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.
The elevated role was communicated in a press statement on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Reacting to this in a social media post, the IGP said, “We wish you all the best as we continue to work together with our colleagues in the pursuit of peace, security, law and order in our beloved country”.
He also extended the warm wishes of the entire police service to the newly promoted deputy IGP.
COP Yohuno is a distinguished law enforcement officer, with a career spanning over three decades.
He has held various key positions within the Ghana Police Service.
In 2011, he was awarded the Grand Medal for his meritorious service in combating armed robbery and other criminal activities in the country.
He was the Divisional Commander for Accra Central from November 2007 to May 2009 and also doubled as Accra Regional Operations Commander.
COP Yohuno was later appointed deputy Accra Regional Commander and rose to become the Regional Commander in 2013 until December 5, 2015.
He holds an Executive MBA in Project Management.