The IGP Special Operations Team has a new commander following a formal handing-over ceremony at the National Police Training School, Accra, on 7th April 2026.
DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil, the outgoing leader, officially transferred command to Superintendent Augustine Dawson Amoah, who will be supported by three senior officers in leading the elite unit.
In his farewell address, DSP Bawah urged all personnel to give their full support to the new leadership to ensure continuity and maintain the team’s operational effectiveness.
Superintendent Dawson Amoah, in his acceptance remarks, pledged to provide effective leadership while calling on the team to uphold unity, discipline, and professionalism in the execution of their duties.
The ceremony underscores the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to seamless leadership transitions and the continued operational readiness of its specialised units.
