Accra, March 17, – A 20-year-old woman has been taken into police custody for allegedly posting unverified claims on Snapchat, branding an Uber driver as a “murderer” and “thief.”
The suspect, Promise Yayra Asamani, was apprehended by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team following a complaint by Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, a 43-year-old Uber driver, whose photograph and vehicle registration (AD-1479-25) were circulated online.
The viral post accused the driver of using signal jammers to disrupt passengers’ connectivity and carrying offensive weapons, causing distress and public alarm.
According to the police brief, the driver learned of the post on March 10, 2026, after his nephew, Godsway Tetteh, alerted him. Following the widespread circulation of the content, the complainant received numerous troubling calls from both family and customers, and his Uber account was blocked, cutting off his source of income.
Investigations initially led to the arrest of Stephanie Asamani, Promise’s sister, on March 13 at her residence in Cambodia, Spintex. Stephanie told police that during a ride from Spintex to Oyibi on March 9, the driver had allegedly requested a change in drop-off location and made a suspicious phone call in Ewe. She claimed to have seen a rag and hammer in the vehicle’s boot and had a verbal dispute with the driver before exiting.
After returning home, Stephanie said she shared her account and a screenshot of the driver’s profile with her sister, Promise, who subsequently posted the information on Snapchat on March 11, stating it was “to create awareness.”
Further investigation confirmed that Promise Yayra Asamani authored the post labeling the driver a “killer” without any evidence. She reportedly failed to respond to a police invitation on March 12, leading to her arrest on March 14. During questioning, she admitted the post was based entirely on her sister’s account and lacked verification.
Promise has since been granted police enquiry bail, while investigations continue. Authorities have warned the public against spreading false information, noting that such actions violate Ghanaian law.
GHBUSS
17 March 2026
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