Police Shoot Dead Two Suspects in Labone Incident, One Arrested

Accra, Ghana — August 13, 2026: Two suspected armed robbers have been shot dead by the Ghana Police Service during an operation in the Labone area of Accra, while a third suspect has been arrested.

The Police initially described the incident as an attempted robbery targeting the GCB Bank branch in Labone. However, a significant clarification from GCB Bank later disputed that account, saying no robbery or attempted robbery took place at its branch or on its premises.

Police Say Robbery Attempt Was Foiled

According to the Ghana Police Service, officers intervened on Thursday, August 13, to foil what it described as a robbery attempt involving three suspects.

The Police said two suspects were gunned down while another was arrested and taken into custody to assist with ongoing investigations.

The identities of the deceased suspects have not yet been officially released.

The Police have also indicated that further information will be provided as investigations continue.

GCB Bank Disputes Initial Police Account

In a development that has added uncertainty to the incident, GCB Bank has denied that its Labone branch was the target of a robbery attempt.

The bank said that no robbery or attempted robbery occurred at the branch or anywhere on its premises.

GCB further stated that the branch was never breached and that no customers, employees, funds or bank property were affected.

The bank assured customers that its Labone branch remained secure and that normal banking activities could continue.

What Happened Before the Shooting?

Details surrounding the events leading up to the shooting remain unclear.

Some eyewitness accounts cited by local media suggested that police officers may have been pursuing the suspects from the direction of the AU Village before the shooting occurred. However, the precise circumstances surrounding the encounter have not been fully established publicly.

It is therefore too early to conclusively establish whether the suspects were actually attempting to rob the bank or whether the incident occurred elsewhere in the Labone area.

Investigation Underway

The arrested suspect is expected to assist investigators as the Police work to establish what happened and determine whether other individuals may have been involved.

Authorities have yet to publicly provide the identities of the deceased or detailed information about the circumstances of the shooting.

The conflicting accounts from the Police and GCB Bank mean that additional official information will be important in establishing the full sequence of events.

GCB Assures Customers of Safety

Despite the incident in the surrounding Labone area, GCB Bank said its branch remains safe and operational.

The bank urged customers not to be alarmed, emphasizing that its premises were not breached and that no bank assets or personnel were affected.

Conclusion

The Labone incident has generated significant attention after police reported that they had foiled an attempted robbery and shot two suspects, while arresting a third.

However, GCB Bank has categorically denied that its Labone branch was the scene or target of a robbery attempt, creating questions about the exact circumstances surrounding the confrontation.

As investigations continue, more details are expected from the Ghana Police Service and other authorities.

This article is based on information available on August 13, 2026. Because the investigation is ongoing and accounts currently differ, some details may change as authorities release further information.