Residents in Adabraka, located within the Korle Klottey Municipality, are living in fear after alleged gunmen attacked and robbed a jewellery shop customer who had just exchanged his gold for cash.
According to eyewitnesses who spoke with TV3’s Joseph Armstrong Gold-Alorgbey, the robbery occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Mary, a food vendor stationed next to the jewellery shop, recounted the traumatic ordeal. She described how the armed robbers pointed a gun at her and ordered her to run for her life. Attempting to escape, she fell and twisted her leg.
Other witnesses reported that the gunmen fired several shots to frighten people in the vicinity, causing panic.
During the commotion, one of the bags containing the stolen money opened, scattering cash. The gunman carrying the money reportedly began tossing some of it into the air, prompting onlookers to scramble to pick up what they could.
The gunmen eventually sped off, leaving behind a single shoe and a face towel.
The Head of Intelligence from the Ghana Police Service, along with other police commanders, later arrived at the scene to begin investigations.
The owner of the jewellery shop, visibly shaken, expressed shock, noting that this was the second robbery at his business within three months.
Residents are now calling for an increased police presence to enhance security in the area.
