News reports indicate a robbery incident at a Forex Bureau in Lapaz, located in the Greater Accra Region.
According to the report, armed robbers broke into the Forex Bureau to carry out their operation. However, their plan was thwarted when a police patrol team arrived at the scene. The police acted swiftly by locking the Forex Bureau office, trapping the robbers inside.
Reinforcements were called to assist in arresting the suspects. However, according to the latest information, when the police entered the Forex Bureau building, the robbers had already escaped.
An eyewitness at the scene explained how the robbers managed to flee despite being trapped. He revealed that the building had an emergency exit, which the police were unaware of. It is believed the robbers used this exit to make their escape.
Videos from the scene show a crowd of onlookers observing as the police prepared to apprehend the suspects. Ghanaians on social media have praised the police for their swift and intelligent response to the situation.
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This comes a few weeks after another similar robbery at a jewelry shop in Adenta, a suburb of Accra.
In that incident, armed robbers stormed a popular jewelry shop in broad daylight. They entered the shop, pretending to be customers, and later pulled out guns to demand the valuables. The robbers took gold, cash, and other expensive items from the store.
Eyewitnesses said the robbers spent several minutes inside the shop, unbothered by the possibility of being caught. Some bystanders recorded the incident, showing the robbers leaving the shop and escaping on motorbikes before the police could arrive.
This daylight robbery raised concerns about security in the area. Many people called on the police to increase patrols and ensure the safety of businesses and residents.
