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Police explain how Labone robbery was foiled

The Ghana Police Service has foiled a suspected robbery operation targeting three banks at Labone in Accra, killing two suspects and arresting another. The development, which initially sparked reports of an attempted robbery at the GCB Bank Labone Branch, was clarified by both the police and GCB Bank. According to the police, the suspects were […] The post Police explain how Labone robbery was…

The Ghana Police Service has thwarted a suspected robbery operation at three banks in Labone, Accra, resulting in the deaths of two suspects and the arrest of one. The incident, initially reported as an attempted robbery at the GCB Bank Labone branch, was clarified by both the police and the bank. Intelligence led to the deployment of police at approximately 10:45 a.m., who found the suspects in two vehicles near the banks.

One vehicle fled, prompting the police to engage in a shootout with the occupants, resulting in two deaths. Two vehicles, a Toyota Highlander and a Hyundai Tucson, were seized, along with a blow pistol. The arrested suspect is in custody, assisting with the investigation. The police had intercepted the suspects in preparation for an attack on GCB Bank, Ecobank, and Zenith Bank, rather than committing the crime on their premises.

GCB Bank confirmed no breach or incident at its Labone branch. The service seeks further public information on criminal activities, with investigations ongoing.

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