GCB Bank Denies Robbery at Labone Branch, Assures Customers of Safety

GCB Bank has clarified that no robbery or attempted robbery took place at its Labone Branch in Accra, following reports of a robbery incident in the Labone area.

The bank, in a statement issued on Thursday, August 13, said its Labone branch was neither attacked nor breached during the incident.

“At no point was the branch breached, and no customer, member of staff, funds or property of the Bank was affected,” GCB Bank stated.

The clarification follows an earlier statement by the Ghana Police Service that it had foiled a robbery attempt at the GCB Bank in Labone on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

According to the Police, the operation resulted in two suspected robbers being shot dead, while another suspect was arrested.

The development led to reports linking the incident to the GCB Bank Labone Branch, prompting the bank to issue a clarification on the circumstances.

GCB Bank, however, stressed that the alleged robbery did not take place at its branch or on any of its premises.

The bank assured customers that the Labone Branch remains secure and that they can continue conducting their banking transactions with confidence.

GCB further stated that it takes the safety and security of its customers, employees and facilities seriously and continues to maintain robust security measures across its network.

The bank added that it remains in contact with the relevant authorities and will continue to monitor developments regarding the incident.

GCB Bank concluded by reassuring its customers and stakeholders that the institution remains safe, secure and fully committed to serving them.