IGP interdicts two officers over missing rifle

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh has interdicted two Police officers in connection with a missing service rifle under their custody.

The two officers are Superintendent Mr Edward Tetteh, the Abokobi/Ayimensah District Commander and C/Inspector Christopher Bekor, the Akporman Manna station officer.

A police statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police, David Eklu, noted that the rifle went missing at the Akporman-Manna Police post which is under the Adenta Division.

Circumstances which led to the missing riffle is being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Department, the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Acting IGP has directed the Police Professional and Standard Bureau (PPSB) to investigate the conduct of the interdicted officers.