A Ghanaian court has ordered that a Nigerian man, Maazi Augustine, be remanded in police custody over his alleged involvement in a foiled bank robbery operation in the Labone area of Accra.
Augustine, who pleaded not guilty to eight counts, including conspiracy to commit robbery, appeared before the Accra Circuit Court, which ordered that he remain in police custody until September 2, 2026, when he is expected to appear again.
Diaspora Tales learnt that Augustine was arrested on August 13 after the Ghana Police Service said it foiled a plot to rob three banks in Labone: GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank.
According to the police, a gang was preparing to attack the banks, after which the personnel deployed in the area later spotted the suspected gang members in vehicles parked near the banks.
The police said one of the vehicles sped away after its occupants noticed the officers, leading to a chase that ended with Augustine’s arrest, while another occupant escaped.
