General News of Monday, 10 March 2025

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Police arrest hit-and-run driver who killed two former Achimota students

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The families of former Achimota students Davida Asante Boateng and Lilian Akorli have reported that the driver who killed them has been arrested.

The arrest follows a police pursuit of the suspect during the night of the event on March 7. Witnesses stated that after hitting the victims, the car did not stop, and onlookers had to take them to the hospital. It was about 12:02 AM when they reached the hospital.

Davida and Lilian, both former residents of Stopford House and members of the Old Achimotan Association (OAA24), were on their way back to the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) after a bonfire celebration at Achimota School, when the accident happened along the Achimota Highway.

Davida's aunt Alice Safoa described how the driver was ultimately caught.

“The incident occurred around 10:30. According to the police, the driver was arrested after a chase. However, the hospital staff revealed that the driver was seeking refuge, fearing an attack by eyewitnesses. Following his arrest, he was taken to the hospital due to ill health but has since recovered and been returned to the police cells," a report by citinewsroom.com quoted her as saying.

Charlotte Otchere, a close friend of Lilian, shared fond memories of their time together.

“She was my classmate and my very good friend. We were in the same class and sat almost close to each other. We had our bad days, but we were okay before we completed,” she said.



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