The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 20-year-old woman for allegedly publishing false information on social media that branded an Uber driver a murderer, resulting in his deactivation from the ride-hailing platform and threats to his safety.
The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team apprehended Promise Yayra Asamani on Saturday, March 14, 2026, after she failed to respond to an initial police invitation to assist with investigations.
The Complaint
The case was formally reported on Wednesday, March 11, by the victim, Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, a 43-year-old Uber driver. Mr. Anthonio told police that he became aware of the damaging post on March 10 after being alerted by his nephew. The post, which circulated widely on Snapchat, featured his photograph and vehicle registration number (AD-1479-26). It explicitly accused him of being a “murderer and a thief,” and further alleged that he used signal jammers to isolate passengers and carried offensive weapons in his car.
According to the police report, the viral nature of the accusation had immediate and severe consequences for the victim. He received a flood of distressing calls from family and clients. Subsequently, Uber suspended his account, effectively cutting off his source of livelihood. The complaint also stated that Mr. Anthonio “expressed significant fear for his life due to the risk of public hostility.”
The Investigation
Investigators traced the origin of the post to the suspect, Promise Yayra Asamani. The trail began with the arrest of her sister, Stephanie Asamani, on Friday, March 13, at their residence in the Cambodia area of Spintex.
During questioning, Stephanie provided the context that led to the post. She stated that on March 9, at about 2:00 p.m., she had booked a ride with the complainant from Spintex to Oyibi. Stephanie alleged that during the trip, the driver made a phone call in the Ewe language, stating, “I am bringing the goods to the location, so wait.” She also claimed to have seen a rag and a hammer in the vehicle and that a verbal altercation occurred when the driver stopped unexpectedly at the Toyota Motors Roundabout, prompting her to exit the ride.
Upon arriving home, Stephanie shared her suspicions with her sisters and sent a screenshot of the driver’s profile to Promise. Two days later, on March 11, Stephanie discovered the story had been published on Snapchat. When confronted, Promise claimed she published the details simply “to create awareness.”
Admission and Arrest
Police confirmed that Promise Yayra Asamani authored the post, which included the explicit and unsubstantiated label of “killer.” After evading the initial police invitation on March 12, she was apprehended two days later.
During her interrogation, the suspect admitted that the damaging post was based entirely on her sister’s oral narration and that she possessed no evidence whatsoever to support the serious allegations of murder or theft against the driver.
Promise Yayra Asamani has been granted police enquiry bail as of Monday, March 16, while investigations continue.
Police Warning
In a statement, the Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public against the reckless use of social media. They warned that publishing information that is false and has the potential to destroy reputations and livelihoods is a serious offense and is contrary to the laws of Ghana. The public is urged to verify information before sharing it online.
