Labone robbery case adjourned to October 22 as prosecution prepares supplementary statements

The trial of Augustine Okechuku Maazi, the first accused in the Labone robbery case, has been postponed to October 22, 2026. This decision came after the prosecution revealed plans to submit supplementary witness statements to bolster their case. The Accra Circuit Court heard that difficulties in serving the defense with necessary documents led to the adjournment.

The prosecution also stated that they needed to file additional witness statements before the matter could progress. Meanwhile, Maazi's defense sought bail, citing his lengthy time in custody, but the court refused to entertain the oral application and urged the defense to file a formal application at the upcoming hearing. Maazi faces eight charges, including conspiracy to commit robbery, attempted robbery, and actual robbery, and has pleaded not guilty.

The case began with a police operation on August 13, 2026, which targeted banks in Accra's Labone area, including GCB Bank, Ecobank, and Zenith Bank. During the operation, Maazi was arrested, while two other suspects were killed during a shootout with police. Prosecutors allege that Maazi and five other suspects were involved in a series of robberies across Ghana, including in Tema, Spintex, and Labone between May and August 13, 2026.

Some of these crimes allegedly crossed borders into Togo and Côte d'Ivoire. The defense's formal bail application is set to be addressed when the case returns to court on October 22.