Mahama boosts BNI with 111 new vehicles, state-of-the-art forensic lab and interrogation centre

President John Dramani Mahama has officially presented a fleet of 111 operational vehicles and unveiled a newly established forensic laboratory and modernised interrogation centre for the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI). The high-level commissioning ceremony, held in Accra, marks a major logistical and technological boost for Ghana’s premier intelligence agency, aimed at sharpening its operational readiness, investigative capacity, and response to contemporary security threats.

Addressing officers and senior security heads, President Mahama emphasized that intelligence and investigations remain central to safeguarding national peace, noting that modern criminal syndicates require advanced digital tools and mobility to effectively counter. Focus on cybercrime and digital forensics Highlighting the inclusion of the state-of-the-art forensic facility, the President stressed that the laboratory will significantly enhance the BNI’s capability to probe complex cybercrimes, financial frauds, and other sophisticated digital offences.

“The commissioning of this digital forensic laboratory is an important development in our collective efforts to investigate cybercrime and other sophisticated offences committed today,” President Mahama stated. The newly upgraded interrogation centre features advanced soundproofing and modern digital recording equipment designed to ensure transparent, accountable, and professional investigative procedures.

Safeguarding human rights and dignity While challenging security personnel to maintain high standards of vigilance in keeping the nation safe, President Mahama charged operatives to uphold the fundamental rights and dignity of individuals brought in for questioning. He underscored that the physical environment of the renovated interrogation rooms must reflect a balance between rigorous state security and strict adherence to human rights, ensuring that suspects are treated appropriately while investigators execute their statutory mandates.

The provision of the 111 vehicles is expected to ease mobility constraints across regional and district commands, ensuring rapid response deployment and seamless intelligence gathering nationwide. Security chiefs and invited dignitaries at the ceremony commended the government’s decisive retooling of the intelligence apparatus, viewing it as a pivotal milestone in strengthening national security architecture.

This broadcast footage captures the official commissioning ceremony where President Mahama handed over the vehicles and inaugurated the new intelligence infrastructure.