Editorial: ‘Ayekoo’ To Ghana Police Service

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025 the Ghana Police Service announced a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime. The Service successfully dismantled a criminal gang responsible for a series of coordinated bank robberies across the Ashanti, Ahafo, Western, Central, Eastern and Bono regions.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, confirmed the arrest of ten suspects, with three others killed during a police operation. Two more remain at large. The syndicate, police say, was behind twelve armed robberies carried out between April and September 2025. Their targets included rural and commercial banks in towns such as Fomena, Takoradi Inchaban, Asokwa, Kukuom, Offinso, Elmina, Winneba, Akim Asene and Ahafo Kenyasi.

The gang’s method was consistent and violent; security guards were held hostage, vaults broken with industrial tools and police-issued weapons stolen. Some of the firearms recovered were traced to earlier attacks, including one in which a police officer was killed in 2024.

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, IGP Yohuno declared that the Service will make life “uncomfortable” for criminals in Ghana.

The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Donkor, also described the syndicate as highly coordinated and dangerous, noting that investigations led to the identification of a key figure, Kwabena Owusu Ansah, alias Kobby, an ex-convict and alleged recruiter who is still on the run.

This successful operation, which spanned nearly a year, is one of the most complex in recent police history. It reflects the Service’s improved intelligence capabilities, commitment to cross-regional collaboration and strategic planning.

The Chronicle commends the IGP, the Director-General of CID and especially the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe for their leadership. The bravery and professionalism shown by the officers involved deserve national applause.

We also commend the IGP for promoting the officers who played leading roles in the operation. This gesture not only rewards excellence, but also inspires confidence and morale within the Ghana Police Service.

At the same time, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of the police officer who lost his life in the line of duty. His sacrifice is a solemn reminder of the risks our peace officers face to ensure national security.

This achievement also highlights the importance of public cooperation. The police acknowledged that tip-offs from citizens played a vital role in identifying and locating the suspects. We urge the public to continue supporting the Police Service with credible information to help sustain the fight against organised crime.

This operation sends a strong and clear message – there will be no safe haven for criminals in Ghana. The swift and professional response by the Ghana Police Service reinforces public trust in law enforcement and demonstrates that with leadership, commitment and public support, the fight against crime can be won.

“Ayekoo” to the Ghana Police Service. Ghana is grateful.

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