Four officers of the Western Central Regional Police Command have been promoted for exhibiting diligence, professionalism, and dedication in the performance of their duty.

The officers, No. 47459 G/Sgt. Fetus Gameli Kukuia, No. 52192 G/Cpl. Christian Asare, No. 52441 G/Cpl. Nicholas Kingsley Amoah, and No. 59947 G/Const. Adam Yakubu, have been promoted to the ranks of Inspector, Sergeant, and Lance Corporal, respectively.

The officers played a role in resolving the murder of five individuals at Asiyaw near Nsawam.

On 30th April, just a day after the incident, the Western Central Regional Police Command arrested three suspects, Hakeem Imoro, Imoro Tahiru, and Nurideen Wahab, for unlawful possession of arms and ammunition at Bawdie Barrier, near Wassa Akropong in the Western Region.

The suspects were travelling on board a Grand Bird Bus with registration number AS 4431 22, en route to Wassa Akropong, when the officers intercepted and searched the bus.

The search led to the recovery of a submachine gun (SMG) and twenty-one rounds of ammunition from suspect Hakeem Imoro.

Upon interrogation, suspect Hakeem Imoro revealed that the firearm had been given to him by his boss, known as Forson, who was later identified as Samuel Atsu Forson alias Alanyo, already under arrest in connection with the murder at Asiyaw.

Further investigations have confirmed that the three suspects arrested at Bawdie Barrier were directly linked to the Asiyaw murder case and were attempting to flee the jurisdiction when they were arrested by the vigilant officers from the Western Central Regional Command.

The Ghana Police Service has commended the officers for their outstanding work and reiterates its commitment to rewarding excellence and dedication in the fight against crime.

"The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) commended the officers and noted that their promotion will serve as motivation and encouragement to other personnel of the Service.

IGP highlighted the fact that dedication to duty and exceptional performance will be both acknowledged and rewarded," the Police statement revealed.

Prior to the recent promotion, retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah called on the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to address long-standing issues with officer promotions in the Ghana Police Service.

His appeal comes after Dr. George Akuffo Dampare was removed as IGP and replaced by COP Yohuno.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse, COP Mensah claimed that under Dr. Dampare’s leadership, many officers were unfairly promoted while others, who deserved advancement, were overlooked. He believes this created frustration and stagnation within the service.