The Ghana Police Service has received 40 new special purpose armoured vehicles from President Mahama to strengthen its operations and enhance public safety across the country.
The handing-over ceremony took place on Thursday, December 4 at the police headquarters.
The ceremony was attended by President John Mahama, Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed, Chair of Defence Committee in Parliament, James Algalga, government officials, and police leadership.
Addressing officers at the ceremony, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu assured that the vehicles would be strategically deployed and properly maintained to achieve their intended objectives, commending the government for its intervention.
“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 said.
IGP Yohunu emphasised that the new vehicles would significantly enhance the Service’s ability to achieve its mandate and maintain law and order.
“I am particularly delighted that we are receiving these armoured vehicles which are going to ensure outmost protection for our officers as they gallantly execute our mandate of protecting lives and property and ensuring the safety and protection of all persons across the country,” he stated.
He urged the officers to use the assets responsibly as they go about their daily duty of protecting life and property across the country.
