Police Interdict Corporal Robert Koranteng Over Fatal Hit-and-Run of Central University Student Ivan Baidoo

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng following his alleged involvement in a fatal hit-and-run incident on the Tema Motorway that claimed the life of Ivan Baidoo, a 23-year-old law student at Central University. The tragedy occurred on August 27, 2026, when Koranteng reportedly pursued a motorcycle on which Baidoo was a passenger. While the motorcycle rider survived the encounter, Baidoo, a second-year student, sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to them. The interdiction comes amid growing public pressure and a formal petition from the victim's family for a transparent investigation.

According to details surrounding the incident, the collision took place while the officer was allegedly chasing the YANGO-operated motorcycle. Public interest in the case intensified after a viral video of the scene began circulating, prompting the police to launch an internal probe into the officer's conduct and the circumstances of the pursuit. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has since taken over the case, overseeing the inquiry into whether the officer's actions violated standard operating procedures and led directly to the fatal crash.

The family of the deceased, led by his father Evans Baidoo, has expressed significant concern regarding the initial pace of the investigation. In their petition, the family demanded a comprehensive inquiry and the prosecution of all parties found culpable. To assist in the quest for justice, the family has also offered a reward for any credible information or eyewitness accounts that could bolster the CID’s findings. They have emphasized that the loss of a promising young legal mind requires not just condolences, but clear accountability from the state security apparatus.

As the investigation continues, the Baidoo family has finalized arrangements to lay the young student to rest. Ivan Baidoo will be buried on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with a pre-burial service scheduled for 6:00 a.m. at the CEM Rehoboth Temple, followed by the main funeral at 7:00 a.m. The case remains a significant test for the Ghana Police Service's commitment to internal discipline and justice for victims of officer-involved accidents, as the public awaits the final report from the CID and the subsequent legal steps.