The Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi has promoted Assistant Immigration Control Officer II Emmanuel Ofosu-Acheampong to the rank of Assistant Immigration Control Officer I (AICO I) for his act of professionalism and bravery.
AICO I Emmanuel Ofosu-Acheampong, stationed at the Kasoa Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in the Central East Region, acted on his instincts and foiled what was suspected to be a kidnapping of a young female student along the Nsawam-Amasaman highway while on public transport (Trotro) from Nsawam to Dome in June 2023.

An official statement signed by Chief Superintendent Amoako Atta, the Head of Public Affairs, explained that the Comptroller-General decorated the brave officer on behalf of the National Immigration Management Committee.
Mr Takyi expressed his admiration for the officer's vigilance and swift response in rescuing the young student from the suspected kidnappers.
He further noted that he was amazed at the news as it had gone viral on numerous news outlets.
“Notwithstanding the risks involved on a busy road, the Officer, AICO I Emmanuel Ofosu-Acheampong acted responsibly and timely, garnering commendation from the public, security experts and opinion leaders nationwide,” the Comptroller-General said.

Mr Takyi urged the newly promoted Officer to keep being an example wherever he finds himself and keep raising the flag of GIS higher and higher.
He advised him to be emboldened by the promotion and continue to be disciplined.
"Don’t let this elevation get into your head and become arrogant but rather be humbled and continue to be a worthy ambassador of the Service,” he advised.
In addition to the promotion, AICO I Emmanuel Ofosu-Acheampong was awarded a plaque, certificate, and citation in recognition of his act of heroism.
Latest Stories
-
Parliament approves ¢1.2bn for Ministry of Energy and Green Transition
4 minutes -
Mahama appoints Abdallah Mashud as Technical Director of SSNIT
9 minutes -
Government commits to streamlining regulations for enhanced business growth
11 minutes -
Unknown assailants severely attacked herdsman in Central Tongu
23 minutes -
3 accused in illegal mining case appear in court
23 minutes -
Suspect remanded in domestic violence case
40 minutes -
‘You don’t need to be an economist to see E-Levy was poorly designed – Prof. Bokpin
1 hour -
‘E-Levy was emotionally driven, and the results are clear,’ says Prof. Bokpin
2 hours -
‘I don’t want to call it evil, but it was backward’ – Prof. Bokpin on scrapped E-Levy
2 hours -
Space scientists reveal shocking devastation of mining as 84,000 football fields of forests gone
3 hours -
Space science under siege: Encroachment threatens research as scientists battle mining devastation
3 hours -
Turkey’s opposition leader vows protests will continue ‘in every city’
3 hours -
Zimbabwe president fires army chief ahead of planned protests
3 hours -
Trump names conservative media critic as US ambassador to South Africa
3 hours -
US officials begin trade talks in Delhi as tariff deadline nears
3 hours