The Ghana Police Service says it has foiled a planned robbery targeting three banks at Labone in Accra, killing two suspected robbers and arresting another.
The Police said they received intelligence at about 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, that a gang was preparing to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank, all located at Labone.
A police response team was immediately deployed to the area, where the suspected robbers were spotted in two vehicles parked close to the banks.
According to the Police, one of the vehicles sped off after its occupants spotted the officers. The team pursued the vehicle and arrested one suspect identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi, while another occupant managed to escape.
The occupants of the second vehicle also attempted to flee while allegedly firing at the Police. The officers returned fire, resulting in the deaths of two suspects.
Police said they 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.
Suspect Augustine Okechuku Maazi remains 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..
The Ghana Police Service commended the response team for successfully foiling the planned robbery and thanked members of the public for providing credible information on criminal activities.
