Ghana Police arrest Nigerian suspect in foiled Labone robbery, two suspects killed
The Ghana Police Service has provided an update on an attempted robbery in Labone, which occurred around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, near GCB Bank, Ecobank, and Zenith Bank. During the operation, police officers shot and killed two suspected robbers. One suspect, Augustine Okechukwu Maazi, a Nigerian national, was arrested and is currently assisting with investigations. The police engaged the suspects in a shootout after they attempted to flee and fired shots. Two vehicles, a Toyota Highlander with registration number GS-1434-18 and a Hyundai Tucson with registration number GS-7915-17, were recovered at the scene, along with a blow pistol. The bodies of the deceased suspects have been moved to the morgue for preservation, identification, and autopsy.
