Ghana Police Service Highlights Successes with International…

The Ghana Police Service has gained public praise due to successful joint operations with foreign law enforcement. Under Inspector General Christian Tetteh Yohuno, notable successes include rescuing kidnapped Ghanaian women and extraditing a notorious robber from Togo. Additionally, a human trafficking ring was dismantled with collaboration from Interpol and Côte d’Ivoire authorities, with 33 victims rescued.

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has been recently commended by the public for its significant progress regarding crime control in the nation. This praise primarily arises from multiple successful collaborations with foreign policing agencies, resulting in numerous arrests. Many citizens feel that the GPS is showing a refreshing commitment to law enforcement, especially under the leadership of Inspector General of Police, COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno.

Among the noteworthy operations were the rescue of two Ghanaian women and the extradition of a suspect who was hiding in Togo. GPS, alongside international law enforcement partners, has executed these efforts efficiently, highlighting the success and impact of teamwork in combating crime.

In one remarkable operation, the GPS partnered with Nigerian authorities to successfully rescue two women, Evelyn Serwaa Konadu and Anastasia Baidoo, who had been kidnapped. The kidnappers had initially lured the victims into a scam. The distress from their situation became public when videos surfaced online, pushing both the Ghanaian and Nigerian police into action.

This coordinated rescue operation involved the National Signals Bureau (NSB) and the Nigerian police. As a result of the investigation, eight individuals connected to the kidnapping were apprehended across different locations in both Ghana and Nigeria, marking a triumph for collaborative policing efforts.

Moving on to another successful operation, GPS recently managed to extradite a notorious armed robbery suspect, Adina Akpo Abdou Moudjibou, from Togo back to Ghana. At a press briefing in Accra, DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, who oversees the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), confirmed that Moudjibou was handed over by Togolese authorities. This suspect, known for robbing affluent areas in Accra, had been under police watch and had reportedly created quite a bit of chaos in neighborhoods like East Legon and Cantonments.

Moudjibou was arrested in January and was transferred after the completion of legal procedures. Police expressed gratitude for the cooperation they received from their Togolese counterparts.

Another significant recent development involved the dismantling of a human trafficking ring that exploited vulnerable individuals. This operation was made possible through joint efforts by Interpol, Ghanaian law enforcement, and authorities in Côte d’Ivoire. They rescued 33 victims who had fallen prey to a deceptive scheme promising lucrative employment opportunities, primarily in Canada.

It was reported that these victims, often with false hopes, paid traffickers thousands of dollars, believing they were bound for flourishing careers. Sadly, they found themselves trafficked into Abidjan under dire conditions. Many were coerced into taking staged photos in luxurious settings to deceive others into thinking they were having a successful life abroad.

Inspired by two Ghanaian individuals who were initially caught up in this scheme, authorities acted, beginning investigations and raids that led to the arrest of the traffickers in February. Overall, this recent spell of operations highlights a concerted drive by the GPS and its partners to tackle crime comprehensively across borders and ensure the safety of citizens.

In summary, the Ghana Police Service has demonstrated significant progress in crime prevention through international collaborations, notably with neighboring countries. Successful operations have resulted in the rescue of kidnapped individuals, the extradition of fugitives, and the dismantling of human trafficking rings. As the service continues to work alongside global law enforcement agencies, public confidence appears to be on the rise, signaling an ongoing commitment to improving safety in Ghana.

Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com