Police arrest Bishop Salifu Amoako and wife in connection with the fatal East Legon accident

The Ghana Police Service has reported the arrest of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, the parents of the 16-year-old driver involved in a tragic accident in East Legon on Saturday, October 12, 2024, that resulted in two fatalities.

According to a statement from the police, they are currently in custody, assisting authorities with the investigation.

Preliminary findings indicate that on the day of the incident, the young driver, Elrad Salifu Amoako, was behind the wheel of a Jaguar SUV with one passenger when he collided with a 4x4 Acura vehicle on Mensah Wood Street, East Legon. The Acura, driven by Joseph Ackah, had four additional passengers at the time of the crash.

Both vehicles caught fire and were destroyed. Of the five passengers in the Acura, three were rescued, while two, identified as 12-year-olds Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh, tragically lost their lives. The rescued victims, two of whom sustained minor injuries, were treated and released, while a third remains hospitalized.

Elrad and the passenger in the Jaguar were also rescued and are currently receiving medical care. 

The police have assured the public of a thorough investigation to provide answers and closure for the families affected.