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2 Killed, Nigerian Arrested In Foiled Bank Robbery

Augustine Okechukwu Maazi The Ghana police service have arrested a Nigerian and shot dead two others following a foiled robbery attempt on banks at Labone in Accra yesterday. The Read More... The post 2 Killed, Nigerian Arrested In Foiled Bank Robbery appeared first on DailyGuide Network .

In a thwarted bank robbery attempt in Accra, two individuals were killed and a Nigerian man, Augustine Okechukwu Maazi, was arrested by the Ghana police service. According to police, the suspects targeted GCB Bank, Ecobank, and Zenith Bank at the Labone area. Intelligence informed officers at 10:45am on Wednesday that a gang was preparing to assault the banks.

Police swiftly deployed to the scene, where they found one vehicle fleeing and the other occupants engaged in a shootout with officers, resulting in two deaths. The police recovered two vehicles, a Toyota Highlander and a Hyundai Tucson, along with a blow pistol. Maazi is currently in custody, aiding the investigation, while authorities work to capture other suspects and determine the full scope of the planned operation.

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