Ghana Police Service Explains IGP Yohuno Is Alive

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has passed away.

In a statement shared on X on Sunday November 30, the Service said its attention had been drawn to speculation circulating online about the IGP’s death. It described the claims as completely false.

According to the Police, Mr. Yohuno is alive, in good health, and carrying out his duties as expected. The public, officers of the Service, and the IGP’s family have been urged to ignore the reports.

The statement also cautioned individuals spreading the false information, describing the act as malicious and reckless.

“The attention of the Ghana Police Service has been drawn to some speculation that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno is deceased. We wish to categorically state that these reports are false.

“The IGP is alive and well and going about his duties as expected. We urge our officers, family members, loved ones, and the general public to disregard these reports” part of the statement reads.

The Police warned that disinformation is an offense and that anyone found responsible will face the law.

Read full statement below:

IGP MR. CHRISTIAN TETTEH YOHUNO IS ALIVE AND WELL AND DISCHARGING HIS MANDATE

The attention of the Ghana Police Service has been drawn to some speculation that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno is deceased. We wish to categorically state that these reports are false.

The IGP is alive and well and going about his duties as expected.

We urge our officers, family members, loved ones, and the general public to disregard these reports.

We would like to caution persons behind these malicious, insensitive, and reckless claims to note that disinformation constitutes an offense and perpetrators will be brought to justice when identified.