A 20-year-old woman, Promise Yayra Asamani, has been arrested by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP’s) Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team for allegedly disseminating false information that labelled an Uber driver as a murderer.
The arrest came after a formal complaint was filed on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, by Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, a 43-year-old driver whose life was turned upside down after his photograph and vehicle registration were shared on social media alongside serious criminal allegations.
The complainant stated that he was informed by his nephew about a viral Snapchat post that displayed his image and vehicle (registration AD-1479-25).
The post inaccurately branded him a “murderer and a thief”, claiming that he utilised signal jammers to disrupt passengers’ networks and carried offensive weapons to aid in committing crimes.
The repercussions of the false publication were immediate and catastrophic, as Uber suspended Mr. Anthonio’s account following the report, stripping him of his main source of income.
The driver expressed significant concern for his safety, reporting multiple distressing calls from family and customers.
The victim highlighted the danger of mob justice due to the “killer” label affixed to his professional identity.
Police investigations uncovered that the post stemmed from a domestic misunderstanding involving the suspect’s sister, Stephanie Asamani.
On March 9, 2026, Stephanie arranged for a ride from Spintex to Oyibi. In her statement to the police, she reported that a verbal dispute arose after the driver requested to go “off-trip”.
She also mentioned observing a rag and a hammer in the trunk of the car and overhearing the driver conversing in Ewe about “bringing goods to the location”.
After returning home, Stephanie communicated her concerns and shared a screenshot of the driver’s profile with her sisters.
Her younger sister, Promise Yayra Asamani, took the initiative to compose the Snapchat post, later asserting that she did so “to create awareness”.
The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team apprehended Promise on Saturday, 14th March 2026, after she initially neglected to respond to a police invitation. During the interrogation, she confessed that her post, which explicitly labelled the driver a “killer”, was based solely on her sister’s account and lacked any corroborating evidence.
The suspect was granted police enquiry bail on Monday, 16th March 2026, while investigations are ongoing.
The police administration has utilised this incident to issue a strong warning to the public regarding the legal repercussions of social media misconduct.
Authorities stressed that disseminating false information is a punishable offense under Ghanaian law and advised citizens to verify information prior to sharing, as the real-world consequences for victims can be irreversible.
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