Two Armed Robbers Attack MoMo Vendor, Steal over GH₵30,000 From Her In Amanfrom

Two armed robbers have attacked and robbed a mobile money (MoMo) vendor, Clara Quainoo, in Amanfrom, located in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening around 7:00 pm and left the vendor injured and traumatized.

According to Clara, the robbers arrived at her shop on a motorbike, armed with a pistol and a knife. 

She recounted that one of the robbers held her sister at gunpoint while the other brandished a knife and demanded they hand over all their cash.

In the harrowing incident, Clara sustained knife wounds on her left hand while trying to protect herself.

“The man with the pistol threatened to shoot my sister, and the other one with the knife forced me to give them the money. They took everything, over GH₵30,000,” Clara shared while speaking to the media.

The vendor, visibly shaken, was rushed to a health facility where she is currently receiving treatment for her injuries.

The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the robbery to apprehend the suspects and bring them to justice. 

Local residents are calling for heightened security in the area, citing a recent increase in robberies targeting MoMo vendors.

Mobile money services, which have become a significant part of Ghana's financial ecosystem, are increasingly becoming a target for criminals.

In 2024, mobile money transactions in Ghana reached a staggering 728 million, with a total value of GH₵298.6 billion. 

Vendors handling large sums of cash often operate in vulnerable conditions, making them easy targets for such attacks.

This latest robbery underscores the urgent need for increased security measures for mobile money operators, particularly in high-risk areas like Amanfrom.