Ghana police arrest second suspect in Taxi driver robberies and murder

Image Credit: Ghana Police Service Police in Ghana have arrested a second suspect, Peter Akakpo, alias Dompe, in connection with a series of robberies and murders targeting taxi drivers in the Greater Accra Region, particularly in the Odorkor area.The Criminal Investigation Department’s Anti-Armed Robbery Unit (AARU) apprehended Akakpo, an ex-convict, on 13th October 2025 in Kasoa-Domeabra, following the arrest of Vincent Gbetorglo on 30th June, 2025.

The arrests relate to investigations into the deaths of two taxi drivers at Sakaman Blue Lagoon on May, 9 and June 15, 2025. According to a press release from the CID, investigations revealed that Akakpo’s contact number was linked to both deceased drivers.

The statement added that efforts are ongoing to recover the victims’ vehicles and that further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.