The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has lauded the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for a notable reduction in violent crimes, particularly armed robbery, during the Department’s WASSA 2025 celebration held at the CID Headquarters.
Speaking at the event, the Minister highlighted a 5.1% decrease in armed robbery cases, which totalled 1,142 for the period under review compared to the previous year. He added that highway robbery saw an even sharper drop, falling from 312 to 228 cases, thanks to targeted operations along 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,” the Minister stated.
Hon. Muntaka announced that Government is supporting broader modernisation efforts, including upgrades to the fingerprint system and increased investment in Artificial Intelligence for criminal intelligence analysis to tackle complex cybercrimes.
The Interior Minister expressed confidence that the coming year would bring even greater successes for the CID and the entire Ghana Police Service, calling on personnel to remain united in pursuing justice and professional best practices.
In her remarks, Director General of CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor thanked the Inspector-General of Police and the CID workforce for their dedication during a demanding year. She described the WASSA event as an opportunity to reflect on achievements while reinforcing unity within the department.
The Director-General highlighted the CID’s progress against cybercrime, noting the strategic use of online platforms such as Meta and TikTok for intelligence gathering. She also emphasised that improved child protection measures led to the safe recovery of missing children and urged officers to uphold integrity, accountability, dignity, and unity.
