Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno is the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in charge of Operations.
His appointment was announced in a press release dated July 17, and signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, said the appointment was made in accordance with law.
“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 part of the statement reads.
The COP has over a decade experience in the Ghana Police Service. He holds an Executive MBA in Project Management.
As Divisional Commander for Accra Central from November 2007 to May 2009, Mr Yohuno doubled as Accra Regional Operations Commander.
He was given a special promotion to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) in January 2012 and had earlier in 2011 been awarded Grand Medal for his meritorious service in combating armed robbery and other criminal activities in the country.
He was later appointed Deputy Accra Regional Commander and rose to become the Regional Commander in 2013 until December 5, 2015.
Mr Yohuno was on December 5, 2015 appointed Director-General of Police Operations. A month later, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno was promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police (COP) effective January 1, 2016.
He is a part of the Police Management Board (POMAB) headed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
The Board is made up of Schedule Officers who assist the IGP in the day-to-day administration of the Ghana Police Service.
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