Security has been visibly stepped up around the Cabest Jewelry Shop in Adabraka, Accra, months after a robbery incident shook the business community and raised alarm among residents.
The Ghana Police Service intensified patrols and stationed officers near the shop following the November 2, 2024 robbery—the second such incident reported at the location. While official updates from the police have been sparse, their presence has not gone unnoticed.
“Things have been slow for some time now, but security presence has improved,” said one resident, cautiously optimistic about the development. “I think the police should have been here earlier. Now people don’t like to come here to do business.”
Another resident, speaking to Channel One News, added, “The robbery incident in November 2024 was the second. Now, with the presence of the police, we are safe. The police officers are here from Monday to Saturday.”
Although repeated attempts to obtain an official update from the Ghana Police Service have been unsuccessful, business owners in the area see the increased police visibility as a positive step toward restoring trust and normalcy.
“This is a good start,” said a nearby shop owner. “People were scared, but now they can see law enforcement around and that helps.”
Residents and merchants alike are now calling for swift investigations and the arrest of the perpetrators behind the daylight robbery.
For many, the hope is that the reinforced security measures are not temporary, but part of a broader, sustained effort to ensure safety and protect livelihoods in one of Accra’s busiest commercial zones.