Accra: Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the Ghana Police Service, has led a delegation to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) New York Field Office in the United States. This visit marks the first official engagement aimed at strengthening law enforcement collaboration between Ghana and the United States.
According to Ghana News Agency, a statement from the Ghana Police Service described the visit as part of a broader U.S. initiative intended to deepen operational partnerships and facilitate the exchange of best practices between the Ghana Police Service and leading American law enforcement agencies. During discussions with Christopher Raia, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the Field Office, and his leadership team, joint strategies were explored to address shared security priorities. These included cyber-enabled fraud investigations, intelligence-led policing, counterterrorism operations, and the application of technology in crime detection and prevention.
Mr Yohuno emphasized the Service's commitment to modern policing and global collaboration, stating that partnerships reaffirm their shared responsibility to protect citizens. He highlighted the Ghana Police Service's dedication to adopting advanced investigative tools and intelligence collaboration to prevent crime and maintain the safety and trust of the population.
Mr Raia commended the cooperation between the two institutions, noting that global partnerships ensure accountability for transnational criminals, such as those recently extradited by the FBI New York Office to the Southern District of New York. He emphasized that these results are achievable through sustained international cooperation.
The visit, as per the statement, reaffirmed both agencies' commitment to information exchange, capacity building, and coordinated operations to counter evolving transnational threats.
