Sh0cking Daylight Robbery Rocks Adabraka Market: Gunmen Flee with Sacks of Cash
A brazen daylight robbery has left the residents of Adabraka Market in shock, four heavily armed and masked men executed a meticulously planned heist, making away with large sacks of money.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, November 2, has raised serious concerns about security in the bustling market area.
The Heist Unfolds
The robbery took place in broad daylight, with the assailants targeting a man in a red Toyota Corolla parked near the market.
Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen approached the vehicle with guns drawn, firing multiple shots into the air to disperse the crowd. The sound of gunfire sent shoppers and vendors scrambling for cover, ducking behind stalls and rushing to safety.
One eyewitness recounted the terrifying moments: “We deal in gold here, and we heard a loud noise, and we realised it was a sporadic shooting. I can’t even talk, I’m surprised, we hid and locked our gate, but they didn’t come to our end. We heard them saying open the boot and we saw them carrying bags of money from some of the shops. They spent a few minutes.”
Swift and Coordinated Escape
The robbers swiftly forced their way into the Toyota, grabbing large sacks of cash stored inside. Within minutes, they loaded the bags into their own getaway vehicle, a Toyota Highlander, and fled the scene, still firing shots to keep bystanders at bay.
Another eyewitness described the scene: “There are several gold dealer shops here, so one of the owners of the shops had bags containing monies in his Toyota Corolla. Immediately he landed, the robbers approached the car and took the money away. This is the second time such an incident has happened. The police came in late, by the time they arrived, the armed robbers had bolted away with the bags of money in their Toyota Highlander. They fired multiple gunshots. They spread some money in the air to distract onlookers’ attention and scare them away.”
Public Outcry and Police Response
The robbery was captured on video by onlookers and quickly spread on social media, showing the gunmen’s swift movements and the terror that swept through the market.
The Ghana Police Service has yet to confirm details of the robbery, but the widely shared videos have raised concerns about safety in the area.
This incident marks the second time such a robbery has occurred at Adabraka Market, highlighting a worrying trend of daylight robberies in the vicinity.
Residents and business owners are calling for increased security measures to prevent future occurrences.
A Call for Action
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this shocking event, there is a growing demand for more robust security protocols and a stronger police presence in the area.
The fear and uncertainty left in the wake of the robbery underscore the urgent need for action to ensure the safety and security of all residents and businesses in Adabraka Market.
The Ghana Police Service is urged to expedite their investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice, restoring a sense of safety and normalcy to the community.
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