The Ghana Police Service demonstrated its significantly enhanced operational capabilities on Saturday, December 6, 2025, as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu led a high-profile ‘show-of-force’ exercise utilising the recently acquired fleet of armoured vehicles.
The highly visible manoeuvre across key areas of Accra was designed to signal a heightened state of security readiness and deter criminal activity as the nation heads into the busy Christmas and New Year holiday season.
The exercise, which involved senior officers and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), highlighted the operational strength of the new vehicular assets.
Police officers expertly manoeuvred the heavy-duty armoured carriers in a coordinated display, showcasing the Service’s improved capacity for rapid response and sustained presence in high-risk zones.
The deployment aims to reassure the public and increase police visibility, which is crucial during the festive period when commercial activity and associated street crime typically peak.
IGP Yohunu had received the new vehicles just two days earlier, on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Upon commissioning the assets, he issued a directive to officers:
“…urged officers to maintain high morale and intensify efforts to combat crime nationwide, assuring them of the government’s full support.”
The acquisition of the new vehicles is part of a major government initiative to retool and modernize the nation’s security agencies.
President John Dramani Mahama underscored the long-term vision during the commissioning ceremony, confirming the assets represent just the start of a broader push:
“Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama said the 40 armoured vehicles mark the beginning of a broader initiative to strengthen the operational capacity of the Ghana Police Service.”
The new armoured carriers are strategically vital for several high-risk operations, including:
Crowd and Riot Control: Providing protective cover during public disturbances.
Anti-Robbery Patrols: Offering ballistic protection to personnel in high-risk zones and during bullion van escorts.
Trouble Spot Deployment: Ensuring police presence in areas prone to communal conflict or heightened criminal activity, particularly during the festive season.
The infusion of 40 new armoured vehicles is expected to dramatically reduce the risk exposure for frontline police officers, significantly boosting their effectiveness in ensuring law and order across the capital and major urban centers throughout the Christmas holidays.
