Large Criminal Activity
Armed robbery at gas station in Libreville
Heavily armed men attacked a gas station in central Libreville in the early morning hours, robbing staff and customers before fleeing in a stolen vehicle amid sporadic gunfire.
In the early hours of March 26, 2026, a group of armed men stormed a busy gas station in central Libreville, threatening staff and customers with weapons, emptying cash registers and taking cell phones and wallets. Witnesses reported brief but intense gunfire as the assailants fled in a stolen vehicle, sparking a manhunt by police. Local authorities have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation, while media note heightened security concerns in the capital following a recent surge in armed robberies. No fatalities were initially reported, though several victims suffered minor injuries and shock.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Libreville, Gabon
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 03:02 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 03:02 UTC
- Source
- Gabon Actu
- Connected threats
- Not provided