This, according to government is as part of efforts to “retool” the police service after reducing the number of vehicles ordered by the past administration.
Deputy Minister of Information, Hon. Nana Dokua Asiamah-Adjei in a statement said technological advancements in the country has attracted criminals of all kinds hence the need to adequately prepare the police force to save and protect citizens and properties.
“Due to advancement in technology, there is always an upsurge of crime so there is the need for the Police to be given logistical support to deliver on its mandate,” the statement read.
She also told the police that 95 more vehicles will be arriving later to round up a total of 200 vehicles.
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Government presents 105 vehicles to the Ghana Police Service
As part of government initiative to retool the Ghana Police Service, 105 vehicles Toyota Corolla and Camry were presented the Police Administration at the Police Headquarters Operations in Accra.
The Deputy Minister of Information, Hon. Nana Dokua Asiamah-Adjei made the presentation on behalf of Government.
In her brief remarks, she said due to advancement in technology, there is always an upsurge of crime so there is the need for the Police to be given logistical support to deliver on its mandate. She added that 95 more of the vehicles will be arriving this evening making a total of 200 vehicles for the Ghana Police service.
The Director-General /Public Affairs Directorate, who received the vehicles, stated that the vehicles will be used as expected of the Service.
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