Ghana Police Service Earns Praise for Successful Crime-Fighting Efforts

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The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has received widespread acclaim from the public for its collaborative efforts with foreign law enforcement agencies in combating crime in the country. The service's success can be attributed to the leadership of Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno. Notable achievements include the rescue of two kidnapped Ghanaian women in Nigeria and the extradition of a notorious robber who had fled to Togo. These joint operations have resulted in the arrest of criminals and brought a sense of relief to the public.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ghana Police Service has earned praise for its collaborative efforts with foreign law enforcement agencies in combating crime.
  • The service has successfully rescued two kidnapped Ghanaian women in Nigeria through a joint operation with the Nigerian Police Force and the National Signals Bureau (NSB).
  • Eight suspects linked to the kidnapping were also arrested across various locations in Ghana and Nigeria.
  • A notorious Accra-based armed robbery suspect, Adina Akpo Abdou Moudjibou, was extradited from Togo to Ghana after being captured on CCTV footage robbing residents in prime areas such as East Legon and Cantonments.
  • A human trafficking ring targeting vulnerable individuals was dismantled through a collaborative effort involving the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), Ghanaian law enforcement authorities, and authorities in Cote d'Ivoire.
  • A total of 33 victims from various countries have been rescued, and the suspects' modus operandi involved targeting unsuspecting victims with false job offers and travel opportunities in Canada.
  • Authorities became aware of the traffickers' operations when two Ghanaian victims fell for the scam and were trafficked.

Statistics:

  • 2 kidnapped Ghanaian women were rescued in Nigeria.
  • 8 suspects linked to the kidnapping were arrested in Ghana and Nigeria.
  • 1 notorious Accra-based armed robber was extradited from Togo to Ghana.
  • 33 victims have been rescued from a human trafficking ring.
  • The victims paid up to $9,000 to their traffickers under the false promise of securing a job in Canada.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web (May 19, 2025)
  • DW Africa (no date mentioned)
  • International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) (no date mentioned)
  • Ghana Police Service (no date mentioned)
  • Nigeria Police Force (no date mentioned)