DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in the latest reshuffle of the Ghana Police Service led by Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
In the ever-evolving landscape of law enforcement and legal advocacy in Ghana, few individuals have made as significant an impact as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Yaako Donkor.
With an extensive background in policing, legal practice, and human rights advocacy, DCOP Donkor has consistently stood out with every step of her career, roles and achievements, a testament to this.
Early Life and Education
A product of Wesley Girls Senior High School, DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon. She later pursued a Barrister-at-Law qualification at the Ghana School of Law, solidifying her legal expertise. Recognizing the need for further specialization, she earned a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the prestigious University of Leeds in the United Kingdom in International and Human Rights Law.
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