The Ghana Police Service says it is on a manhunt for the suspects who robbed a jewelry shop in Adabraka.
This comes after the Adabraka Market this morning was rocked by the daring incident.
According to JoyNews, the victim who was a customer of an Accra-based gold jeweller was robbed of more than GHs6 million.
In amateur videos from the incident, stunned locals were seen looking on helplessly.
Witnesses recounted that the robbers approached the vehicle with guns raised, instantly firing several warning shots into the air to scatter the crowd.
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Shoppers and vendors sought cover, crouching behind market stalls and fleeing as the sound of gunfire reverberated through the area.
The robbers forced their way into the Toyota and whisked away large sacks of cash.
Amid the firing of shots into the air, they swiftly loaded the bags into their getaway vehicle and fled the scene.
In a statement, the police assured that the perpetrators will be brought to book.
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