BY Issah Olegor
The Ghana Police Service has moved swiftly to dispel widespread rumours suggesting that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, had passed away.
In an official statement released on Sunday, the Service described the reports circulating on social media and certain online platforms as “false, malicious and reckless,” urging the public to completely disregard them.
This is not the first time a sitting IGP has been targeted by such misinformation.
In recent years, senior security officials in Ghana have occasionally found themselves at the centre of coordinated disinformation campaigns—an emerging trend the Police Service has repeatedly warned can compromise public trust and national stability.
Yohuno, who took office in early 2025, has been leading several ongoing reforms and high-level security operations across the country, making the rumours particularly alarming to officers and citizens alike.
According to the Police Administration, Yohuno is “alive and well,” fully engaged in executing his mandate, and continues to supervise key national security programmes.
The Service emphasised that the IGP has been actively participating in meetings, operational briefings and regional tours—clear evidence that the claims being circulated have no factual basis.
The statement further appealed to officers, family members, and the broader public to disregard the misinformation and rely solely on verified communication channels of the Ghana Police Service.
It also issued a stern warning to individuals behind the rumour, reminding them that disinformation constitutes a criminal offense under Ghanaian law.
The Police say efforts are underway to identify the originators of the false report, and those found culpable will be prosecuted.
