From Constable To IGP: The Detailed Account Dampare’s Rise To Police Top Rank

The Detailed Account Dampare's Rise To Police Top Rank

Dr. George Akuffo Dampare is the youngest Acting Inspector–General of Police (IGP) to be appointed in the Fourth Republic, and the eighth youngest since Ghana gained independence. Prior to this appointment, he was the senior-most police officer after the just retired IGP. It is not common to find a police officer go through the ranks … Read more

Shots Fired At Agbogbloshie As Scrap Dealers Clash With Police.

Shots Fired At Agbogbloshie As Scrap Dealers Clash With Police.

Graphic Online has reported that shots have been fired at Agbogbloshie in Accra as scrap dealers resist the decongestion exercise by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council. The scrap dealers and onion traders at Agbogbloshie are being relocated to Adjen Kotoku to help free the congestion in the central business district (CBD) of Accra as … Read more

Provide Armored Bullion Vans For Police Or We Stop Escorting Cash – IGP

Provide Armored Bullion Vans For Police Or We Stop Escorting Cash - IGP

In the wake of incessant robbery attacks on bullion vans in the country, the Inspector General of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh, has asked banks to provide fortified armoured vehicles for carting money. The vehicles used by most banks operating in Ghana as bullion vans are not fit-for-purpose, putting both the personnel and the money being transported … Read more

Ghana Police Releases 6,000 Personels For Akufo Addo’s Swearing-In.

The Ghana Police Service has said it is among other measures drawing a manpower strength of six thousand (6,000) personnel from its outfit, the Ghana Armed Forces, and allied agencies to provide security for the swearing-in ceremonies of the President-Elect, Vice President-Elect, Speakers, and Members of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic scheduled for … Read more

NDC To Face More Dangers By Further Protest

NDC To Face More Dangers By Further Protest

The Accra Regional Police Command has secured a restriction order against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from embarking on any further protests and demonstrations in Accra. A statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Head, Public Affairs Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Police, Effia Tengey, on Wednesday, December 23 said “In a matter between … Read more