The Ghana Police Service has taken delivery of 40 armoured vehicles to boost its operational strength and improve public safety nationwide. The official handover ceremony was held on Thursday, December 4, with President John Mahama, senior government officials, and police leadership in attendance.
Speaking at the event, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu assured that the vehicles would be deployed strategically and maintained diligently to serve their intended purpose. He commended the government for the timely support.
“We wish to sincerely express our profound gratitude to the government for thinking about us and prioritising our welfare. Our assurance to you is that the vehicles will be well-maintained and strategically deployed to achieve the intended objectives,” he stated.
The ceremony also brought together Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak and several senior police officers, underscoring the administration’s commitment to strengthening law enforcement institutions.
IGP Yohunu stressed that the new fleet would greatly enhance the Service’s capacity to respond swiftly to emergencies, safeguard communities, and uphold law and order. He further urged officers to handle the vehicles responsibly while continuing their core duty of protecting lives and property across the country.
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