A forty-five-day ultimatum has been issued to all companies and institutions involved in the cash-in-transit and bullion-van business to adhere to new national guidelines directed by the Ministry of the Interior.

Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, made the announcement at a press briefing on Thursday, December 4, on the Roll Out of Guidelines and standards to regulate the importation, retrofitting, usage, and decommissioning of Armoured Bullion Vehicles.

"The Ministry of the Interior hereby issues a Forty-five (45) day notice, effective Monday, 8th December, 2025 to Monday, 21st January, 2026 within which period the following steps should be adhered to:

"Entities operating in the cash-In-Transit/Bullion business are to cease operations henceforth and proceed to register and acquire the needed licenses and certification from the Ministry of the Interior before operations."

“All stakeholders should note that, after the 45-day notice period, there shall be nationwide enforcement and full implementation of the Guidelines and Standards including taking legal action and applying sanctions against those who breach the directives," he said.

He also asked, entities engaged in the retrofitting of Armoured Bullion Vehicles for the cash-In-Transit/Bullion services are to cease operations henceforth and proceed to register and acquire the needed licenses and certification from the Ministry of the Interior before operations.

The Ghana Police Service and the Bank of Ghana are therefore expected to strictly enforce these guidelines and standards alongside the Standard Operating Procedures on Armoured Bullion Vehicles (ABVs).

In 2023, bullion van robberies occurred in broad daylight in the country, particularly in the capital city of Accra.

It posed significant dangers to public safety and the overall economy of the country.

Despite the presence of stringent surveillance systems, substantial amounts of money were stolen, and police escorts were shot and killed.

One police officer who unfortunately died in the Ablekuma Bullion Van Robbery event was promoted from General Lance Corporal to General Corporal posthumously.

The solemn announcement was made during a pre-burial service held at the St. George Catholic Church in Tesano, Accra, as a heartfelt tribute to the fallen hero, Callistus Amoah.

General Corporal Callistus Amoah, while on official duty in a bullion van at Ablekuma Fan Milk in Accra, bravely faced armed robbers at a fuel station and tragically succumbed to their gunfire.

The news of his promotion was met with profound respect, serving as a profound recognition of his unwavering dedication and ultimate sacrifice.

Expressing deep condolences, the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Dampare, conveyed heartfelt sympathy to Callistus Amoah’s family and extended his support to the institutions with which the officer was associated during his honorable service.

Dr. Dampare further assured the public that relentless efforts would be exerted to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.

“On behalf of my colleagues and the leadership of the Police, I extend my condolences to Amanda, the parents of my brother and the institutions that when my brother was alive was involved in. Since the incident happened, I have been in an unmeasurable pain which I have not been able to quantify and define until I came here today.

“Calis is a colleague to all of us at the top but to me, he is a brother because the village he comes from is close to a village I have adopted because of the benevolence of an old lady towards me.”

The wife of the late Callistus Amoah, Amanda Amoah,stood before the mournful assembly and tenderly paid tribute to her beloved husband, portraying him as a remarkably generous soul.

The gathering resonated with solemnity as friends, family, and colleagues united in remembrance, joining together to pay homage to the cherished memory of a dedicated police officer who selflessly sacrificed his life in the line of duty.