Ghana Police Foil Daring Labone Bank Robbery Attempt

An armed robbery syndicate was foiled in Labone, Accra, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, after a police team received intelligence about a planned attack on three banks in the area.

Banks Targeted in Foiled Robbery Attempt

The Ghana Police Service has disclosed that the targeted financial institutions are GCB Bank, Ecobank, and Zenith Bank. According to the Police, it received intelligence at about 10:45 am on Thursday that a gang of robbers was preparing to attack the three banks, which are located within the Labone enclave.

The Police deployed a team to the area, where the gang members were spotted in two vehicles parked close to the banks. One of the vehicles sped off in an attempt to escape, with officers giving chase and arresting one of the suspects, Augustine Okechuku Maazi.

Shootout Leaves Two Suspects Dead

The occupants of the second vehicle also attempted to flee while firing shots. The officers engaged them in a shootout, resulting in the deaths of two suspects. The Police subsequently recovered two vehicles, a Toyota Highlander with registration number GS 1434-18 and a Hyundai Tucson with registration number GS 7915-17, as well as a blow pistol.

Augustine Okechuku Maazi is currently in police custody and is assisting with investigations. The bodies of the two deceased suspects have been deposited at the morgue for preservation, identification, and autopsy.

Police Commend Response Team

The Ghana Police Service commended the response team for successfully foiling the planned robbery and expressed gratitude to members of the public for continuing to provide credible information on criminal activities. The Police said such information remains crucial to its efforts to prevent crime and protect lives and property.

The Police's swift response and the public's cooperation have been credited with foiling the robbery attempt. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what other details will emerge about the planned attack and the individuals involved.

Source: Yen Politics