The Minister of the Interior, Mubarak Muntaka, has issued a strong reminder to the Ghana Police Service about the purpose of the 40 armoured vehicles recently handed over to them by President John Dramani Mahama. At a presentation ceremony held at the Police Headquarters in Accra on Thursday, December 4, 2025, Muntaka emphasized that the vehicles are intended to protect citizens and not to intimidate them.
“These vehicles are instruments of protection, not oppression,” Muntaka stated. He called on the police to use these new resources responsibly to enhance their professional duties and to ensure the safety of the public. The minister highlighted that the vehicles represent a significant step in the government’s efforts to bolster internal security and safeguard the lives of Ghanaians.
Muntaka explained that the new fleet would improve police mobility, provide better support during high-risk operations, and strengthen the fight against armed robbery and violent crime.
However, he stressed that the armoured vehicles are only one component of a broader security reform agenda that includes modern police training, improved welfare for officers, expanded accommodation, enhanced supervision, and the integration of advanced technology into policing strategies.
The minister also condemned the recent spate of attacks on police officers, describing such actions as unacceptable and a direct threat to the nation’s stability. He warned that any individual found attacking security personnel would face the full force of the law.
At the same time, Muntaka reminded the police that the new armoured vehicles do not provide a free pass for misconduct or abuse of power. He urged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and fairness, emphasizing that the public will judge the police based on their conduct in the field.
He further explained that the vehicles would be strategically deployed across the country according to intelligence, with some vehicles supporting police operations on highways, in high-crime areas, and for rapid response teams. “Ghana is a peaceful nation, but we are not defenseless,” Muntaka remarked, adding that criminals who threaten the peace will be tracked down and prosecuted.
In his closing remarks, the minister called on the public to collaborate with the police by reporting suspicious activities, stressing that security is a shared responsibility between the government and the citizens. He also noted that the presentation of the armoured vehicles signifies national unity, readiness, and a firm commitment to ensuring the continued peace and progress of Ghana.
This move, Muntaka concluded, represents the government’s strong commitment to enhancing the country’s security infrastructure and to providing the police with the necessary tools to carry out their duties effectively and professionally.
