Retired Superintendent of Police Peter Lanchene Toobu has blamed the owner of Cabest Jewellery shop, which was robbed by armed men over the weekend at Adabraka, Accra.
Speaking about the incident on Monday, November 4, 2024, with Benjamin Akakpo on Joy News’ AM Show, the retired police officer stated that the shop owner should have sought protection from the police, especially handling such large amounts of cash involved in their business.
“They themselves {Business owner} do not take their personal security seriously, and the security of the business is not something they have prioritised. I am asking, have they ever gone to the Inspector-General of Police and requested a permanent police presence for this particular business, knowing that we generate so much cash and could be attractive targets for robbery? Have they ever done that?”
He added, “I believe if they had made such a request, the IGP would have deployed police officers there day and night to provide security, allowing them to conduct their business safely.”
Peter Toobu urged the police to expedite the investigation into the incident using modern technology.
According to residents in the area, this latest robbery at Cabest is the third incident involving the same shop, raising concerns about the lack of security measures in place. They also expressed that they are living in fear and are therefore calling for a permanent police facility in the area to deter such actions in the community.
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