Seven Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCOP) have been promoted to the rank of commissioners. This brings the number of Commissioners of Police to 14.
In addition, 31 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP), have also been promoted to the rank of DCOPs.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo upon the recommendation of the Police Council did the promotions, a statement signed and issued by the Director General of Police Public Affairs, ACP David Eklu said on Monday.
The newly promoted Commissioners are;
COP/Mr. Akuribah Yaagy – Director-General/National Patrols;
COP/Rev. David Nenyi Ampah-Benyin – Central Regional Police Commander;
COP/Mr. Charles Kpapu Torkor – Commandant at the Ghana Police Command and Staff College;
COP/Mr. Maxwell Sakipasgo Atingane – Director-General/Motor Traffic & Transport;
COP/Mr. Bright Oduro – Director-General/Criminal Investigations,
COP/Mr. Osabarima Oware Pinkro III – Director-General/Research and Planning and
COP/Mr. Isaac Ken Yeboah -Ashanti Regional Police Commander.
This brings the number of Commissioners of Police to fourteen (14).
The 31 Assistant Commissioners of Police who have now been promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners include officers from the general police pool and medical professionals.
Ashanti Regional Police Commander, others promoted
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