Update: Two gunned down, one arrested as police foil multi-bank robbery attempt in Labone

The Ghana Police Service has successfully foiled a coordinated daylight robbery attempt targeting multiple financial institutions in the upscale Labone suburb of Accra.

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During the swift counter-operation on Thursday, August 13, 2026, police officers gunned down two suspected armed robbers and took a third suspect into custody.

According to an official police statement, law enforcement received actionable intelligence at approximately 10:45 a.m. indicating that a criminal syndicate was positioning itself to target branches of GCB Bank, Ecobank, and Zenith Bank located within Labone.

A specialized police response team was immediately dispatched to the area, where they spotted the suspects sitting inside suspicious vehicles parked close to the targeted financial institutions.

2 Robbery Suspects Gunned Down in Labone Bank Raid

Upon realizing the presence of law enforcement, the occupants of one of the getaway vehicles attempted to flee the scene. Police immediately gave chase, successfully intercepting the vehicle and apprehending suspect Augustine Okechuku Maazi, though an accomplice managed to escape on foot.

Ghana Police Thwart Labone Bank Robbery Attempt

Simultaneously, a second group of suspects in another vehicle attempted to break away by opening fire on the officers. The police engaged the armed gang in a fierce gunfight, resulting in the fatal wounding of two suspects.

2 Robbery Suspects Gunned Down in Labone Bank Raid

Recovered Evidence

During the operation, police secured the crime scene and retrieved critical physical evidence, including:

Toyota Highlander (Registration No. GS-1434-18)

Hyundai Tucson (Registration No. GS-7915-17)

A blow pistol

2 Robbery Suspects Gunned Down in Labone Bank Raid

The arrested suspect, Augustine Okechuku Maazi, is currently in police custody assisting with ongoing investigations. Meanwhile, the bodies of the two deceased suspects have been transferred to a hospital morgue for preservation, identification, and autopsy.

The Ghana Police Service has commended the tactical response team for their bravery and swift action in preventing what could have been a major multi-bank tragedy. The Service also expressed profound gratitude to members of the public whose timely, credible tips continue to aid anti-crime operations across the capital.

SOURCE:3NEWS