Speaking after her recent promotion within the Ghana Police Service, the officer described the assignment as one of the most challenging missions she has undertaken in her career.
According to her, the operation required patience, adaptability, and personal courage after standard arrest strategies failed to produce results.
Recounting the incident, she explained that her team initially attempted conventional policing methods but encountered significant difficulties.
Recounting the incident, she explained that her team initially attempted conventional policing methods but encountered significant difficulties.
The suspect proved elusive, and the environment made it impossible to proceed using visible police tactics without alerting the target.
“It was really difficult,” she recalled, noting that the team had to rethink its approach after repeated efforts failed.
“It was really difficult,” she recalled, noting that the team had to rethink its approach after repeated efforts failed.
With time running out and intelligence suggesting the suspect was becoming increasingly cautious, the officers agreed that an undercover strategy was the only viable option.
As the only woman on the team, she volunteered to take on the most sensitive role. Disguising herself as a club-going civilian, she blended into the local nightlife scene to gain access to the suspect’s environment without raising suspicion.
As the only woman on the team, she volunteered to take on the most sensitive role. Disguising herself as a club-going civilian, she blended into the local nightlife scene to gain access to the suspect’s environment without raising suspicion.
Her role required her to convincingly adopt the mannerisms and appearance of a regular socialite, all while remaining alert and focused on the mission.
“I had to act like a club girl just to make sure the suspect was arrested,” she said.
“I had to act like a club girl just to make sure the suspect was arrested,” she said.
“That was the only way the operation could succeed.”
The officer explained that the assignment carried significant personal risk, as undercover operations expose officers to unpredictable situations without immediate backup.
The officer explained that the assignment carried significant personal risk, as undercover operations expose officers to unpredictable situations without immediate backup.
Despite the danger, she remained committed to the mission, driven by her sense of duty and responsibility to public safety.
Her efforts paid off when the intelligence gathered during the undercover phase allowed the police team to move in and arrest the suspect without incident.
Her efforts paid off when the intelligence gathered during the undercover phase allowed the police team to move in and arrest the suspect without incident.
The successful operation was later cited as one of the factors contributing to her recent promotion.
Reflecting on her elevation within the Police Service, the officer expressed humility and gratitude, attributing her achievement to faith, discipline, and teamwork rather than personal ambition. She described the promotion as both an honour and a reminder of the responsibilities that come with leadership.
“I’m really honoured,” she said.
Reflecting on her elevation within the Police Service, the officer expressed humility and gratitude, attributing her achievement to faith, discipline, and teamwork rather than personal ambition. She described the promotion as both an honour and a reminder of the responsibilities that come with leadership.
“I’m really honoured,” she said.
“There are many capable women in the service, but God chose me. I just thank Him and pray for strength so we can continue to work and serve.”
The officer is one of thirteen senior police personnel recently promoted by the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in recognition of what the Police Service described as exemplary dedication and professionalism.
The officer is one of thirteen senior police personnel recently promoted by the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in recognition of what the Police Service described as exemplary dedication and professionalism.
Notably, she was the only woman included in the promotion list, a development that has drawn attention to the growing role of women in frontline policing and intelligence operations.
Her story has since sparked conversations about the evolving nature of law enforcement and the increasing use of intelligence-driven and undercover strategies to combat crime.
Her story has since sparked conversations about the evolving nature of law enforcement and the increasing use of intelligence-driven and undercover strategies to combat crime.
Security analysts note that such operations require a unique blend of training, psychological resilience, and ethical discipline, especially in communities where trust must be carefully navigated.