Ghana Police Honour Fallen Officers
The Ghana Police Service has honoured twenty officers who tragically lost their lives while on duty this year, in a moving ceremony held at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra on Wednesday, December 10.
A solemn roll call echoed as the names of the fallen heroes were read, paying tribute to their dedication and sacrifice. The 2025 Police Memorial Ceremony aimed to acknowledge the ultimate price paid by these personnel in their service to the nation.
Six of the officers were posthumously recognised with their names engraved on the Police Wall of Honour, a special monument dedicated to those killed in active service. The remaining fourteen were recorded in the Memorial Book of Honour, which commemorates officers who passed away while performing official duties.
Police Memorial Day, first observed in 2014, serves as an annual reminder of the risks faced by law enforcement officers, honouring those who have lost their lives while undertaking lawful duties within Ghana, on peacekeeping missions, or during international assignments.
The event was attended by high-ranking officials including President John Mahama, Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak. Representatives of the bereaved families were also present to receive the honours bestowed upon their loved ones.
“This is a difficult day for all of us in the Service,” said Inspector General Yohuno, “but it is important to remember and honour the sacrifices made by these brave men and women who dedicated their lives to protecting our communities.”
The Police Service reiterated its commitment to the welfare and safety of its personnel, promising continued support for the families of the fallen officers.
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