Police foil planned bank robbery at Labone
The Ghana Police Service has foiled a planned robbery attack on three banks at Labone in Accra, arresting one suspect and killing two others during a shootout. The operation followed intelligence received by the police that a gang of suspected robbers was preparing to attack the GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank branches, all located … The post Police foil planned bank robbery at Labone appeared…
The Ghana Police Service thwarted a planned bank robbery at three branches in Labone, Accra, capturing one suspect and killing two others in a shootout. The operation came after intelligence informed police of a gang's intention to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank, and Zenith Bank branches located at Labone. According to a police statement, the incident unfolded around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, following the receipt of intelligence about the criminal plan.
Police swiftly deployed a team to Labone, where they spotted the suspects in two vehicles parked near the banks. One vehicle fled upon spotting the police, leading to a pursuit and the arrest of Augustine Okechuku Maazi. The other vehicle's occupants fled while firing at the police, resulting in the deaths of two suspects. Police recovered two vehicles, two pistols, and detained Maazi, who was assisting with the investigation.
The deceased suspects' bodies were sent to the morgue for identification and autopsy. The police praised the response team for preventing the robbery and thanked the public for their credible information. They urged continued public support to help prevent crime and protect lives and property.
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