Eight armed men have attacked and robbed a mobile money merchant in Kumasi on Wednesday afternoon.

Over 13, 000 Ghana cedis is said to have been taken away from the merchant.

The attackers also took a bag containing 1, 200 Ghana cedis and documents belonging to the merchant.

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The merchant had just returned from the bank when the attackers struck.

The robbers pulled a gun and threatened to shoot the victim and his brother if they made noise for the public attention.

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Two of the robbers entered the office of the merchant while six others including a lady stood outside firing gunshots.

Police have visited the scene and began investigations into the incident.