The Anti-Armed Robbery Unit (AARU) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a suspect, Peter Akakpo, alias Dompe.
His arrest was in connection with ongoing investigation into a series of robberies and murders involving taxi drivers within the Greater Accra Region, particularly in the Odorkor enclave.
According to a press release signed by Public Relations Officer at the CID, Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawa on Friday, October 17, 2025, the unit commenced investigations into the incidents following the death of two taxi drivers at Sakaman Blue Lagoon on May 9 and June 15 2025, respectively.
Intelligence-led operations subsequently resulted in the arrest of one suspect, Vincent Gbetorglo, on 30th June 2025.
Further Investigations revealed that Gbetorglo had been in communication with Peter Akakpo, alias Dompe, whose contact number was linked to both deceased persons.
After weeks of sustained intelligence and surveillance, suspect Peter Akakpo alias Dompe, an ex-convict, was arrested on 13th October 2025 at Kasoa-Domeabra, from a room rented by his accomplice, Vincent Gbetorglo.
Efforts are underway to retrieve the vehicles belonging to the deceased drivers.
The Ghana Police Service wishes to assure the public that investigations are ongoing and that further developments will be communicated in due course.
