Moment police showed armed robbers where power lies as they prepared to rob GCB, Ecobank and Zenith Bank at Labone

A group of armed r0bbers who reportedly planned to target three banks at Labone in Accra have been sh+t, with one other suspect arrested after a police operation on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

The group had reportedly been preparing to target GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank, all located at Labone, when the Police received intelligence about the planned operation at about 10:45am.

In a statement released by the Ghana Police Service, officers were immediately deployed to the area, where the suspected robbers were spotted in two vehicles parked close to the banks.

“Upon sighting the Police, one of the vehicle sped off in an attempt to escape,” the statement said.
Officers pursued the vehicle and arrested Augustine Okechuku Maazi, while the other occupant managed to escape.

The occupants of the second vehicle also attempted to flee while firing at the Police, resulting in a sh00t-out.
“The Police engaged them in a s00ot out resulting in the death of two suspects,” the Police said.

Two vehicles were recovered during the operation, including a Toyota Highlander with registration number GS-1434-18 and a Hyundai Tucson with registration number GS 7915-17. A blow pistol was also recovered.

Augustine Okechuku Maazi is currently in custody and assisting with investigations.

The bodies of the two suspects have been deposited at the morgue for preservation, identification and autopsy.

The Police said it “highly commends the response team for successfully foiling the planned r0bbery attempt” and thanked members of the public who continue to provide information about criminal activities.