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Police Council representative completes nationwide tour to address junior officers’ welfare
Chief Inspector Angel Lolo, the representative of junior ranks on the Ghana Police Service Council, has completed a nationwide tour aimed at engaging junior officers across the country on issues of welfare and professional development.
The initiative, described by many regional commanders as the first of its kind, focused on identifying the key challenges facing junior officers and exploring ways to improve their career growth and working conditions.
The tour covered all Police regions and formed part of efforts to strengthen communication between the leadership and frontline personnel.
It provided an opportunity for officers to openly share their concerns, sugge…
[12:58, 10/11/2025] Edem: Police Council representative completes nationwide tour to address junior officers’ welfare
Chief Inspector Angel Lolo, the representative of junior ranks on the Ghana Police Service Council, has completed a nationwide tour aimed at engaging junior officers across the country on issues of welfare and professional development.
The initiative, described by many regional commanders as the first of its kind, focused on identifying the key challenges facing junior officers and exploring ways to improve their career growth and working conditions.
The tour covered all Police regions and formed part of efforts to strengthen communication between the leadership and frontline personnel.
It provided an opportunity for officers to openly share their concerns, suggestions, and expectations with their representative on the Council.
Chief Inspector Lolo’s visit was seen as an important step in promoting inclusiveness and participatory decision-making within the Service.
It aligns with the leadership approach of the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who has emphasized the need for greater collaboration and accountability within the ranks.
Information gathered from the tour will be used to develop strategic recommendations aimed at improving welfare structures and career development opportunities for junior officers.
The nationwide engagement ended in Accra, where Chief Inspector Lolo met with junior officers at the Police Headquarters.
He encouraged them to remain dedicated to duty while assuring them that their concerns would be presented to the Police Council for consideration.
The Police Administration commended Chief Inspector Angel Lolo for his dedication and contribution to enhancing the welfare and morale of personnel within the Ghana Police Service.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Criminal Investigation Department has launched an investigation into a viral video in which a woman identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, an American citizen, claims she was kidnapped by five masked men, whom she alleges were officers of the Ghana Police Service on snap-check duty in Accra, and robbed her of some amount of money.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the video was recorded at a hotel in Accra where Ms. Mackey and two companions were staying.
According to the police, investigation also confirmed that they checked out of the hotel on December 5, 2025.Checks at the Kotoka International Airport also disclosed that she left Ghana on the same day.
The Police subsequently contacted the alleged victim to assist the investigation. She indicated to Police that she was out of the country and she could not get the names of the alleged officers nor the number plate of the vehicle they were using.
Police further requested for the contact details of her friend in Ghana, who she said was with her during the time of the incident.
She, however, stated that her friend does not want to be involved in the investigation.
According to the police, she has since deleted the video on her page and further efforts by the Investigators to contact her through WhatsApp calls and messages have proved unsuccessful, as she has declined to respond and later blocked the team.
Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to secure her cooperation through appropriate diplomatic channels.
The Ghana Police Service has noted that it treats such allegations very seriously and remains committed to uncovering the facts in this case.
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three men believed to be part of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for abducting a 42-year-old man in Wapuli, a community in the Yendi District.
The suspects, Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi allegedly kidnapped the victim and demanded GH¢100,000 from his family for his release.
According to a police statement, officers from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate were deployed to Wapuli after the incident was reported.
The team conducted surveillance and launched a rescue operation.
On Friday, December 5, 2025, police successfully rescued the victim and arrested the suspects after what was described as an intense exchange of gunfire.
The suspects were later taken into custody and are expected to be arraigned before court.
The Police said the a fourth suspect, who is believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during the operation, is currently on the run.
They urged the public to provide any information that may lead to his arrest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
