The Minister for the Interior, Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has commended the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for making strides in the fight against violent crime across the country.
Speaking at the West African Security Services Activities (WASSA) 2025 celebration in Accra on Friday, he disclosed that armed robbery cases have recorded a 5.1% decline, with 1,142 cases logged during the period under review compared to the previous year.
According to him, highway robberies have also dropped from 312 to 228 cases, attributed to targeted police operations mounted along the country’s major transport corridors.
“The overall crime situation has shown a considerable improvement in recent times, largely attributable to prompt responses to crime scenes, intelligence-led policing strategies, and enhanced community engagement,” Mr Muntaka stated.
The Minister further revealed that the government would support efforts to modernise the CID’s operations.
He said upgrades to the national fingerprint system are underway, while investment in Artificial Intelligence tools for criminal intelligence analysis would help tackle the growing menace of cybercrime.
Mr Muntaka expressed optimism that the year ahead would yield even greater results for the CID and the Ghana Police Service at large, urging personnel to stay united in the pursuit of justice and professional excellence.
The Director-General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, expressed gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police and the entire CID workforce for their commitment throughout what she described as a demanding year.
She said the WASSA gathering offered the Department a chance to take stock of its achievements while strengthening the bonds of unity among officers.
COP Donkor drew attention to the CID’s growing capacity in the fight against cybercrime, noting that online platforms such as Meta and TikTok are now being leveraged strategically for intelligence gathering.
She also highlighted gains in child protection, pointing to the safe recovery of a number of missing children during the period.
She called on all officers to hold firm to the values of integrity, accountability, dignity, and unity in the discharge of their duties.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
