Ghana’s internal security capabilities have received a major boost following the official delivery of 40 newly acquired advanced armoured vehicles.

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntakah Mubarak, says the acquisition reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening national security and protecting citizens.

Speaking at a brief handing-over ceremony, the Minister said the deployment of the vehicles goes beyond the provision of new equipment; it symbolises the government’s determination to safeguard peace and stability across the country.

He praised President John Mahama for what he described as visionary and consistent support toward modernising Ghana’s security agencies, in line with commitments outlined in the 2024 NDC manifesto.

According to the Minister, the arrival of the armoured fleet translates the government’s broader security agenda into concrete operational capacity.

He added that the Interior Ministry remains committed to building a technologically driven and highly responsive internal security architecture.

The vehicles are expected to enhance the work of agencies such as the Ghana Police Service, Immigration Service, Prisons Service, Fire Service, Narcotics Control Commission and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), ensuring they have the logistics needed to execute their mandates effectively.

The 40 armoured vehicles will significantly improve Police response during encounters with heavily armed criminals, insurgent threats, violent robbery incidents and other high-risk operations.

The Minister stressed that investments in security logistics are critical to saving lives, deterring crime and improving officer protection.

However, he noted that acquiring logistics is only one part of an ongoing transformation.

The government is currently focused on upgrading training, improving supervision, expanding accommodation facilities, and integrating modern technology into security operations nationwide.

Addressing recent cases of violence against security officers, the Minister strongly condemned the attacks, insisting that assaulting law enforcement personnel constitutes an attack on the state itself.

He warned that such actions would attract strict enforcement and legal consequences.

Mr. Muntakah Mubarak urged police personnel to use the new resources as tools for protecting the public, not for intimidation.

He reminded officers that public confidence in the security services is shaped by their conduct, professionalism, integrity and respect for human rights.

He encouraged personnel to honour the dignity of their uniforms and the oath they have sworn, emphasising that the armoured vehicles must enhance service delivery, improve response times and strengthen public trust and safety.