According to GHOne TV, A well-known businesswoman in the Tema East Constituency, Madam Grace Amoako, is recovering after a terrifying robbery ordeal that saw her lose GHS 567,000 at gunpoint. The shocking incident occurred on Monday evening as she was returning home from her business.Madam Amoako, a successful trader in wholesale electronics, had just withdrawn the large sum of money from the bank for upcoming transactions. She described the harrowing experience during an interview, saying, “I was on my way home when I noticed a car following me. I didn’t think much of it at first. But as I turned into my street, the car blocked my way.”
Two armed men reportedly emerged from the vehicle and, with guns drawn, threatened Madam Amoako. “They pointed the gun in my face and said if I made any noise, they would shoot,” she recalled, visibly shaken by the traumatic event. “I was so scared, I couldn’t even think straight.”
The robbers seized the bag containing the money and quickly fled the scene in their car. Desperate, Madam Amoako ran to a nearby neighbor’s house to call the police. “By the time the police arrived, they were gone,” she said.
Authorities have launched a full investigation into the robbery, although no arrests have been made as of now. Chief Inspector Samuel Boateng confirmed the ongoing efforts, stating, “We are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby stores and questioning potential witnesses. We are confident that these criminals will be caught soon.”
Madam Amoako, who has never experienced anything like this before, expressed her disbelief at the sudden loss of her hard-earned money. “I am still in shock. How can someone do this to another person? I work so hard to earn my money, and now it’s gone just like that,” she said, her voice filled with emotion.
The local community has rallied behind Madam Amoako, expressing their shock and support. Kwame Ofori, a local businessman, commented, “It’s so sad that this happened to such a hardworking woman. We hope she gets justice, and these criminals are caught.”