The Inspector General of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh, has interdicted two police officers for allegedly possessing firearms illegally.
The two officers, Lance Corporal Emmanuel Yao Abusah and Lance Corporal Sulemana Yussif, have also been accused of attempting to sell the firearms and ammunition which belong to the state.
They are currently being investigated.
Announcing the directive, the Ghana Police Service posted on Facebook: “Two officers, namely No.48991 Lance Corporal Emmanuel Yao Abusah and No. 52698 Lance Corporal Sulemana Yussif, both of the National Patrol Department have been interdicted for their alleged possession of firearms and ammunitions without lawful authority and attempted sale of same on 18th December, 2020.
“This action is in accordance with the Police Service Regulations, 2012 (C.I. 76).”
The Ghana Police Service is one of the most respected security outfits in Africa having contributed towards peace keeping operations around the world.
Ghana has over the years deployed many police personnel to UN peace keeping operations, enhancing the credibility of the West African nation.
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