Ghana police foil bank robbery, arrest Nigerian, kill two

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a Nigerian national and killed two suspected robbers during an intelligence-led operation that foiled an alleged plot to attack three banks in the Labone area of the capital, Accra. The confrontation occurred on Thursday, August 13, 2026, following a tip-off about a pending heist.

According to police statements, authorities received intelligence at approximately 10:45 a.m. that a robbery syndicate was preparing to target GCB Bank, Ecobank, and Zenith Bank in the Labone district. Officers were immediately deployed to the area and spotted suspected gang members in vehicles parked near the banks.

Upon noticing the police, one vehicle sped away, prompting a chase that led to the arrest of Augustine Okechukwu Maazi, a Nigerian national. Another occupant in that vehicle managed to escape. The occupants of a second vehicle allegedly attempted to flee while firing at the officers. Police returned fire, resulting in the deaths of two suspects. A fourth suspect also escaped and is being pursued by authorities.

Two vehicles-a Toyota Highlander and a Hyundai Tucson-were recovered from the scene, along with a blow pistol. Maazi remains in police custody...