IGP reshuffles 34 police commanders in crackdown on galamsey

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, is reshuffling police commanders. This change affects 34 commanders in regions hit hard by illegal mining, known as galamsey.

Police sources say this is the first phase of a larger restructuring. More transfers are expected in the coming weeks.

Key Affected Areas

The reshuffle targets commands in regions prone to galamsey:

- Western Region: Takoradi, Asankragwa, Tarkwa, Mpohor, Essiama, Elubo, Nsuaem, Daboase, Agona Nkwanta, Prestea, Sekondi, Shama.

- Ashanti Region: Nkawie, Bekwai, Mile 7, James Town.

- Eastern Region: Anyinam, Nsawam.

- Northern Region: Yendi, Tolon, Gushiegu, Wulensi, Tatale.

- Volta Region: Dzodze, Kpando, Aveyime.

- Upper East Region: Navrongo, Bolga.

- Upper West Region: Nadowli, Funsi, Gwollu.

- Central Region: Dawurampong and Manso Amenfi.

Notable Transfers

Several notable transfers include:

- ACP Jonathan A. Lamptey moves from Gambaga to Takoradi Divisional Command.

- ACP Thomas Osei Ababio shifts from Asankragwa to lead Yendi Division.

- ACP Raymond Kofi Erzuah leaves Tarkwa for Kpando.

- C/Supt Ebenezer Benson moves from Nsawam to Dawurampong.

- C/Supt Vitus Napen heads from Nkawie to Asankragwa.

Other officers also move between regions. This includes Superintendents and Deputy Superintendents. These changes aim for new oversight in sensitive districts.

A Broader Agenda

This reshuffle supports the IGP’s commitment against illegal mining and its networks.

Police insiders stress that these changes focus on performance and discipline too.

As the restructuring continues, the Ghana Police Service will provide updates. They may evaluate how these changes impact illegal mining operations on the ground.