Labone robbery case: 49-year-old Nigerian remanded for two weeks
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded 49-year-old Nigerian Augustine Okechuku Maazi over eight counts of conspiracy to commit robbery in Tema, Spintex, and Labone.
On August 13, police opened fire on a robbery syndicate in Labone, resulting in the deaths of two suspects. The Accra Circuit Court has now remanded 49-year-old Nigerian Augustine Okechuku Maazi into police custody for a two-week period. Okechuku Maazi faces eight charges of conspiracy to commit robbery in connection with attacks in Tema, Spintex, and Labone.
Prosecutors allege that Maazi, along with five others, constituted a robbery ring operating in Ivory Coast and Benin. Police have been monitoring the group since May 2026 after a series of attacks at Spintex. During the raid on August 13, the court heard that law enforcement opened fire on the suspects, leading to the demise of two individuals.
Maazi's legal representative sought bail, but it was denied due to concerns that he might flee and because investigations were still ongoing. The judge subsequently ordered Maazi to remain in police custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for September 2.
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