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Akufo-Addo has new bodyguards and they look fearsome

President Nana Akufo-Addo has enhanced his security details with soldiers from the Infantry Special Forces of the Ghana Armed Forces.
Akufo-Addo has new bodyguards and they look fearsome
Akufo-Addo has new bodyguards and they look fearsome

The two soldiers, well-built, armed to the teeth and fearsome, surround the president's vehicle when he arrives for a programme.

Akufo-Addo has new bodyguards and they look fearsome

Akufo-Addo has new bodyguards and they look fearsome

In addition, they keep a walking distance away from the president wearing a specialized military eye glasses, communication devices, bullet proof vest among others.

Akufo-Addo has new bodyguards and they look fearsome

Akufo-Addo has new bodyguards and they look fearsome

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Before the addition of the well armed soldiers, the president came into office with his own security team, in addition to the ones provided to him by the state.

It will be recalled that 2016, then president John Mahama requested for a pistol to protect himself.

Mr Mahama is said to have imported a pistol and subsequently applied for licence from the Arms and Ammunition Unit of the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

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