Ghana Police Service holds memorial service to commemorate 20 personnel lost while serving

The Police Administration held a solemn flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, to commemorate the 2025 Police Memorial Day, honoring the tragic loss of 20 personnel who died in the line of duty in 2025.

Eight of the fallen heroes had their names engraved on the Wall of Honour, while the remaining 14 were memorialized in the Memorial Book of Honour.

President John Mahama lit the Perpetual Flame. Four wreaths were laid in tribute to 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 of the bereaved families laid the third wreath, and a representative of the traditional authorities laid the fourth wreath. A roll call of the fallen police personnel was conducted.

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.