Confirmed reports indicate that the speeding driver, who killed two former students of Achimota School Davida Asante Boateng and Lilian Akorli, on their return from a school event has been arrested.
According to the families in grief, the arrest followed a police pursuit of the suspect on the night of the incident, Friday 7th March.
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 occurred on the Achimota Highway.
Davida’s aunt, Alice Safoa, narrated how the driver was caught.
“The incident occurred around 10:30 pm. According to the police, the driver was arrested after a chase. However, hospital staff revealed that the driver was seeking refuge, fearing an attack by eyewitnesses. Following his arrest, he was taken to hospital due to ill health but has since recovered and returned to police custody,” a report by citinewsroom.com quoted her as saying.
Meanwhile, Charlotte Otchere, a close friend of Lilian, has shared fond memories of their time together.
“She was my classmate and a very good friend. We were in the same class and sat close to each other. We had our bad days, but we were fine before we completed school,” she said.
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