Commissioner of Police (COP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno has been appointed as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in charge of Operations.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made the appointment based on the advice of the Police Council.

"This appointment is pursuant to the advice of the Police Council at its meeting held today, Wednesday, 17th July 2024, during which COP Yohuno's exceptional credentials and dedication to duty were acknowledged," a press release from the presidency said.

COP Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno (right) and Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare. PHOTO BY DOUGLAS ANANE FRIMPONG

"COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno is a distinguished law enforcement officer, with a career spanning over three decades, and has held various key positions within the Ghana Police Service," it added.

President Akufo-Addo extends his heartfelt congratulations to COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno on his well-deserved appointment, and wishes him the very best in the discharge of his duties, the release from the presidency, signed by the Director of Communications, Eugene Arhin stated.