Interior Minister Mubarak Muntaka has strongly condemned the rising attacks on police officers, describing the acts as unacceptable and an assault on the authority of the state.
He warned that anyone who attacks a police officer “strikes at the heart of the state” and will face the full consequences of the law.
He made the remarks on Thursday, December 4, 2025, during the official handing over of 40 armoured vehicles to the Ghana Police Service by President John Dramani Mahama at the Police Headquarters in Accra.
Muntaka said the vehicles demonstrate government’s firm commitment to strengthening internal security and safeguarding citizens nationwide.
According to the Minister, the armoured vehicles will improve police mobility, enhance safety during high-risk operations, and boost responses to armed robbery, violent crime and other security threats.
He noted, however, that the vehicles are only one component of a broader strategy to modernize the security sector, which includes improved training, supervision, welfare, accommodation and the use of advanced technology.
While assuring President Mahama of the Interior Ministry’s full support in building a modern, well-resourced security system, Muntaka appealed to the public to stop attacking security personnel, stressing that such actions endanger those who work daily to protect the nation.
He also cautioned police officers to use the new vehicles responsibly—strictly as tools for protection, not intimidation or misuse—and urged them to uphold professionalism, integrity, discipline and respect in the execution of their duties.
Muntaka explained that deployment of the vehicles will be intelligence-led, with some assigned to high-crime areas, highway patrols and rapid response units. He warned criminals that security agencies are now better equipped and prepared to confront crime with both courage and advanced intelligence.
He further called for increased cooperation between communities and the police through information sharing and the reporting of suspicious activities, emphasizing that national security is a shared responsibility.
The Minister described the ceremony as a reaffirmation of Ghana’s commitment to peace, stability and the protection of lives, urging all citizens to support efforts aimed at building a safer and more secure nation.
