President John Dramani Mahama has officially handed over 100 pickup trucks to the Ghana Police Service (GPS), highlighting the initiative as part of a wider strategy to bolster law enforcement and improve public safety throughout the country.

This delivery represents the initial batch of a larger allocation of vehicles for the Police Service. President Mahama emphasised that the pickups are intended as essential operational resources, rather than ceremonial vehicles, to enhance policing efficiency across Ghana.

“These 100 pickups are the first batch of several pickups that we shall be presenting to the Police Service,” the President said at the Police Headquarters in Accra on Thursday January 8.

“These are operational necessities. They will improve patrols, reduce response time, extend policing to hard-to-reach areas, and strengthen police visibility nationwide.”

He explained that the vehicles will enable officers to respond to emergencies more efficiently and operate more safely, particularly in remote and underserved communities.

“In simple terms, they will get the police to where they are needed faster and safer,” President Mahama added.

Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, expressed deep appreciation to the President and reaffirmed the Police Service’s commitment to safeguarding the assets and using them effectively.

“I wish to express the heartfelt appreciation of the Ghana Police Service to you,” the IGP said. “We assure you of our loyalty and our commitment to protect these assets, deploy them wisely, and use them relentlessly in the service of peace, safety, and national stability.”

IGP Yohuno further assured that the Ghana Police Service remains committed to playing its role in national development and reform.

“As we move forward, the Ghana Police stands to do its part in the national reset, firm in law enforcement, conduct, and in the defence of our nation,” he stated.