The Association of bullion van operators has announced the complete withdrawal of all soft-skinned bullion vans from operations nationwide.

Banks have been warned not to accept these vans on their premises, and the Ghana Police Service threatened to withdraw officers from bank escorts if the soft-skinned vans continued in use.

In place of soft-skinned vans, the Association will now utilize armoured vans for cash pickups.

The President of the Association, Alhaji Iddi Sumiala, assured the public that starting from July 1, 2023, no soft-skinned vehicles will transport cash.

During an interview with the media , Alhaji Sumaila emphasized the Association's commitment to ensuring that all banks across the country utilize the available 150 bullion vans before the specified deadline.

This decision comes as a response to the rising incidents of armed robbery attacks on bullion vans in Ghana, with the most recent attack resulting in the death of a police escort earlier this month in Ablekuma, Accra.