$3m saved from armoured cars ordered by Mahama

08:31 - 06 February 2018

According to reports, the original number of 43 vehicles which were ordered was reduced to 34 after several negotiations.

It has emerged that the government has saved $3 million dollars from the

According to Starrfmonline reports, the original number of 43 vehicles which were ordered was reduced to 34 after several negotiations.

The cars have been specially designed to fire rounds of ammunition and are designed to withstand the effects of a hand grenade.

"We could not abrogate the deal, but the company saw the need for re-negotiation and we were able to make such a huge profit for the country," the report said.

All four sides of the passenger compartment and the roof of the vehicle are protected using high-quality armour steel and glass defeating a NATO ball ammunition, the supplier Shell Speciality Vehicles described the vehicle.

The Akufo-Addo government halted the procurement over the cost implications and suggested they were not adequately informed by the government during the transitional period.

Meanwhile, government has taken delivery of bulletproof cars for use by the presidency.