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The Ghana Police Service has paid tribute to 20 of its personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty this year. The memorial ceremony, held at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, was attended by President John Mahama, Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and Minister of the Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak.
The ceremony honored the fallen officers with a roll call, flag-raising, and wreath-laying. Six personnel were inscribed on the Wall of Honor, while 14 others were inscribed in the Book of Honor. President Mahama lit the Eternal Flame in their memory
Road accidents, armed robberies, and friendly fire incidents were cited as the leading causes of death among police personnel this year. The ceremony served as a moment of reflection on the sacrifices made by police officers and their families
Eight have their names engraved on the Wall of Honour while the remaining 14 had theirs in the Memorial Book of Honour. President John Mahama lighted the Pepertual Flame.
Four wreaths were laid in memory of the fallen police heroes. President Mahama laid the first wreath on behalf of the government and people of Ghana.
The IGP, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, laid the second wreath on behalf of the Ghana Police Service.
A representative for the bereaved families laid the third wreath and a representative of the traditional authorities laid the fourth wreath. There was a roll call of the fallen police personnel.
A two minute silence was observed after which the bugler sounded the reveille while the flags were raised.
President Mahama interacted with the bereaved families and consoled them. The President signed the Book of Condolence and inspected the cenotaph.
