A dramatic robbery attempt at Rahama Forex Bureau in Abeka Lapaz, Accra, took an unexpected turn on Friday, November 22, 2024, when armed robbers managed to escape despite being surrounded by police.
The incident unfolded when two armed men entered the forex bureau and took staff members hostage while demanding money at gunpoint. Quick-thinking bystanders noticed the robbery in progress and locked the building’s entrance, seemingly trapping both the robbers and employees inside.
Police anti-robbery units quickly arrived at the scene and surrounded the building. However, in a puzzling turn of events, when the police finally entered the facility after waiting for backup, the armed robbers had mysteriously vanished.
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The investigation is currently ongoing, with police making several preliminary arrests:
- Three women have been detained to assist with investigations
- One person who came to claim ownership of a suspicious motorcycle found at the scene has been arrested
- The motorcycle, believed to be used by the robbers, has been impounded
As of now, neither the Ghana Police Service nor the forex bureau management has issued an official statement about the incident. The case has attracted significant attention on social media, with videos of the police standoff circulating widely.
The incident raises questions about how the robbers managed to escape from a building that was supposedly secured and surrounded by armed police officers. The investigation continues as authorities work to uncover more details about this unusual case.
