Two police officers have been interdicted by the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr James Oppong-Boanuh in connection with a missing service rifle under their custody.

The two officers are Superintendent Mr Edward Tetteh, the Abokobi/Ayimensah District Commander and C/Inspector Christopher Bekor, the Akporman Manna station officer.

According to a news release signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police, David Eklu, the acting IGP has directed the Police Professional and Standard Bureau (PPSB) to investigate the conduct of the interdicted officers.

The release added that the rifle went missing at the Akporman-Manna Police post which is under the Adenta Division.

It further indicates that the incident is being investigated at the Criminal Investigations Department(CID) of the Ghana Police Service.

This numbers three the officers interdicted by the IGP since he assumed office on Monday, July 22, 2019.

Earlier, Mr Oppong-Boanuh directed the interdiction of the Lakeside District Commander, DSP Mr Eric Partey Opata for keeping a suspect in police custody for nine days without due process.

Mr Oppong-Boanuh was appointed last month by President Akufo-Addo.

The appointment followed a directive for Mr. David Asante-Appeatu to proceed on leave with immediate effect pending his retirement from the Ghana Police Service on Wednesday August 14, 2019.