Armed Robber Shot by MoMo Vendor as GH₵140,000 Is Recovered
A Mobile Money vendor fought back during a robbery attack in Lashibi, fatally shooting one suspect and recovering the entire GH¢140,000 stolen by the assailants.
- A MoMo vendor shot one suspected armed robber during an attack in Lashibi.
- The full GH¢140,000 stolen by the robbers was recovered after the incident.
- Police have launched investigations while efforts continue to arrest the second suspect who escaped.
An alleged armed robber was shot during an attempted robbery targeting a Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor, leading to the recovery of GH₵140,000 believed to have been stolen at Lashibi in Accra.
According to preliminary reports, the suspect confronted the MoMo vendor in an apparent attempt to rob the business of a substantial amount of cash. During the incident, the vendor reportedly resisted the attack, resulting in the suspect being shot.
The suspect sustained injuries and was subsequently taken into custody, while the entire GH₵140,000 was recovered at the scene. Authorities are expected to preserve the recovered cash as evidence while investigations continue.
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the attempted robbery and the use of the firearm. The injured suspect is expected to assist investigators after receiving medical attention.
No other injuries were immediately reported.
The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of Mobile Money vendors, who are frequently targeted by criminals due to the large sums of cash they handle. Security experts continue to advise MoMo operators to strengthen security measures, avoid predictable routines, and promptly report suspicious activity to the police.
Police have urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
