40 Armoured Vehicles Just First Batch for Police – Mahama
John Dramani Mahama assures the Ghana Police Service of continued logistical reinforcement, including covert vehicles, tow trucks, district pickups, and drone surveillance technology.
- The 40 newly commissioned armoured vehicles are only the first phase of a larger nationwide security logistics upgrade programme
- Government will soon add 10 covert operational vehicles and two tow trucks
- Every police district will receive a standard pickup truck, alongside plans to introduce drone surveillance technology
President John Mahama has assured the Ghana Police Service that the 40 armoured vehicles handed over on Thursday, December 4, mark only the first phase of a sweeping government plan to boost police operations nationwide.
Addressing officers at the commissioning ceremony, President Mahama disclosed that the Service will soon receive 10 covert operational vehicles and two tow trucks to support mobility and rapid recovery of immobilised vehicles in the field.
“These 40 vehicles are just the first batch. Before the end of this month, two tow trucks and 10 covert operational vehicles will also be delivered to strengthen your operations,” he announced.
He further revealed that every police district will be provided with a standard pickup truck to improve routine patrols, response time, and general visibility across the country.
In addition, the President outlined plans to modernise police work through technology, including training a special police unit to deploy drones for urban surveillance and intelligence gathering in operational areas.
Reinforcing the government’s long-term commitment, President Mahama stressed that the current donation is only the старт of continuous investment in security infrastructure, aimed at equipping the Police Service to meet growing national security demands.
