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 Emmanuel Ofosu-Acheampong  promoted AIC0 1 …for foiling attempted kidnap

The Comptroller-Gener­al of Immigration (CGI), Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi, has promoted Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICO II), Emmanuel Ofosu-Acheampong, to the rank of Assistant Immigration Control Of­ficer I (AICO I) for his act of professional­ism and valour displayed in saving a young female student from suspected kidnappers.

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.

At a ceremony held at the GIS National Headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, the CGI decorated AICO I 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.

Mr Takyi further said that he was amazed at the news as it had gone viral on numerous news outlets.

“Notwithstanding the risks involved on a busy road, AICO I Emmanuel Ofo­su-Acheampong acted responsibly and timely, garnering commendation from the public, security experts and opinion leaders nationwide”, the CGI said.

Mr Takyi urged the newly promoted Officer to keep being an example wherev­er he found himself and keep raising the flag of GIS higher and higher.

He further 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,” CGI added.

In addition to the promotion, AICO I Ofosu-Acheampong was awarded a plaque, certificate and citation in recogni­tion of his act of heroism, a statement is­sued in Accra yesterday and signed by the Head of Public Affairs of the GIS, Chief Superintendent Michael Amoako-Atta.

 BY TIMES REPORTER

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