AICO I Emmanuel Ofosu-Acheampong (right) receiving a plaque from the CGI, Mr. Kwame Asuah Takyi
Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Kwame Asuah Takyi has promoted Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICO II), Emmanuel Ofosu-Acheampong to the rank of Assistant Immigration Control Officer I for saving a young female student from suspected kidnapper.
A statement signed by the GIS superintendent, Michael Amoako Attah, said, “AICO I Emmanuel Ofosu-Acheampong, an Officer stationed at the Kasoa Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in the Central East Region, acted on his instincts and foiled what could have led to the attempted kidnapping of a young female student along the Nsawam-Amasaman highway while on public transport (Trotro) from Nsawam to Dome”.
The comptroller General who decorated the brave officer on behalf of the National Immigration Management Committee expressed his admiration for his vigilance and swift response in rescuing the young student from the suspected kidnappers”.
In addition to the promotion, AICO I Emmanuel Ofosu-Acheampong was awarded a plaque, certificate and citation in recognition of his act of heroism.
Mr. Takyi further said he was surprised the news had gone viral on numerous news outlets despite the risk involved on a busy road.
“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,” it added.
Mr. Takyi also urged the newly promoted Officer to continue to work hard in order to ‘raise the flag of GIS higher and higher’ serving as a worthy ambassador of the service.
“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,” the statement read.
By Ebenezer K. Amponsah