A recently surfaced CCTV recording captures a bold daylight robbery at a jewellery store in Adabraka, Accra, where a group of armed robbers reportedly fled with bags full of cash.
The robbery, which unfolded on November 2, 2024, left onlookers shocked by the audacity of the attack.
In the video, several men are seen loading large sacks, said to be filled with cash, into a stationary saloon car. Shortly after the car begins to pull away, a 4×4 vehicle suddenly blocks its path.
Armed gunmen, wearing masks and wielding AK-47s, exit the 4×4 and swiftly assault the driver and passenger, seizing the sacks from their vehicle.
Additional footage circulating online shows the robbers firing a warning shot and scattering cash into the air, seemingly to create a distraction and facilitate their getaway.
In response to the incident, the Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt. In a statement on November 2, 2024, police confirmed the robbery and reported that one person sustained injuries during the incident.
“We are on a manhunt for the gang of armed robbers who attacked a jewellery shop at Adabraka in Accra on Saturday, 2nd November 2024, injuring one person,” the statement read. “We assure the public that we will capture the perpetrators and bring them to justice.”
Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, addressed the incident, which took place in her constituency, expressing serious concern over the increasing incidents of armed robbery in the area.
She noted that this latest attack marks the second occurrence of such a robbery at the same location within a span of four months, underscoring her worry about public safety and the need for heightened security measures.
Dr. Rawlings vowed to address the issue with relevant security agencies to implement measures for safeguarding the community, stating, “I will follow up with the Ministry of Interior and National Security regarding these incidents. Ensuring the community’s safety is paramount.”