The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a 12-year-old boy following investigations into a viral video that showed the minor behind the wheel of the heavy-duty vehicle.
According to the Police, the 12-year-old boy was arrested with a 34-year-old man, believed to be the driver of a DAF XF 105 articulated truck bearing registration number GS 3097-20.
Reports suggest the two suspects are currently in the custody of the Central Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) in Accra, assisting with investigations.
In a post on Facebook, the Police wrote, “POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS OVER VIRAL VIDEO OF MINOR DRIVING HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 12-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man suspected driver of a DAF XF 105 articulated truck with registration number GS 3097-20, in connection with a viral video showing the minor driving the heavy-duty truck.
The two suspects are currently in the custody of of the Central Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), Accra, assisting with investigations
The Ghana Police Service reminds parents, guardians, and vehicle owners not to permit minors or unlicensed persons to operate motor vehicles, particularly heavy-duty trucks, as such acts endanger lives and violate the Road Traffic Act. The Service urges the public to support efforts to promote road safety by reporting such incidents and ensuring responsible road use”.
In other news, a 26- year-old Ebenezer Frimpong, who attempted to steal a police armoured vehicle at Nkawie, was sentenced to one month in prison
According to reports, Ebenezer Frimpong was convicted by the Kwadaso Circuit Court in Kumasi after a psychological assessment declared him fit to stand trial.
In court on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the court, presided over by His Honour Jephtha Appau, convicted Frimpong on his own plea.
In delivering the sentence, His Honour Jephtha Appau said the court took into account Frimpong’s age and his guilty plea, which did not waste the court’s time.
His Honour Jephtha Appau consequently sentenced him to one month’s imprisonment.
Earlier, the Kwadaso Circuit Court in Kumasi had ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a 26-year-old man accused of stealing a police armoured vehicle.
It will be recalled that the Ghana Police Service had arrested a young man for allegedly attempting to steal a police armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market in a brazen daylight incident.
The young man has been identified as Ebenezer Frimpong.
Reports suggest the man stole the Ghana Police Service armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market after the driver briefly stepped out, leaving the engine running
He drove off but was later pursued and arrested near Mim, with the vehicle successfully recovered.
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