Four masked gunmen struck at Accra’s busy Adabraka Market on Saturday, 2 November 2024, seizing cash from a parked red Toyota Corolla in broad daylight.

The dramatic scene unfolded amidst startled residents and vendors as the armed men brazenly fired shots into the air, sending shoppers scattering in fear.

Witnesses described how the robbers approached the parked Toyota with weapons drawn, creating a wave of panic through the crowded market as gunfire echoed.

Many scrambled for cover behind stalls or fled as the robbers broke into the vehicle, snatching several large sacks of cash before loading them into their getaway vehicle.

The entire episode, captured on video by bystanders, soon spread across social media, highlighting the robbers’ swift, coordinated actions and the intense terror that swept through the market.

The footage has quickly sparked a wider conversation about public safety, with many calling for enhanced security measures in the area.

The Ghana Police Service has yet to release an official statement on the incident, but community concerns over safety are mounting as authorities begin their investigation.