The recent death of popular phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, also known as Terry or Dinero, has raised concerns about the safety of motorists and ride-hailing drivers travelling through parts of Teshie and Nungua after dark. According to reports, Kyere was found dead after a business transaction in Teshie, with investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death ongoing. This incident has brought renewed attention to reports that some Uber, Bolt and Yango drivers are reluctant to accept trips to certain parts of Teshie-Nungua at night.
Some ride-hailing drivers have reportedly been avoiding late-night trips to parts of Teshie and Nungua, citing concerns including robbery, phone snatching, assaults and car theft. Locations reportedly mentioned around Teshie-Nungua include Teshie Malik, Teshie Agblezaa, Teshie Market, Teshie Mobil, the LEKMA Hospital area, Greda Estate and Nungua Barrier. These concerns are not limited to Teshie and Nungua, with other areas in Accra also flagged as high-risk.
The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) has identified several locations in Accra where attacks on vehicles have regularly occurred. These locations include Teshie-Nungua Road, Graphic Road, George Walker Bush Highway, Accra Mall Roundabout, Awudome Cemetery Road, Pokuase-Amasaman Road, Labadi, Kokrobite and GIMPA Road. ASIRT's 2024 Road Safety Review: Ghana also warns that night travel in Ghana is hazardous and advises motorists to keep vehicle windows up and doors locked.
According to accounts discussed by Ghanaian journalist Mac-Jordan Degadjor, some drivers reportedly cancel requests after seeing Teshie or Nungua listed as the destination, particularly during late-night hours. The concerns reportedly include phone snatching, assaults, car theft and drivers being directed to quiet or unfamiliar locations. Some drivers are also said to stop accepting trips after about 8pm, particularly when a journey involves an unfamiliar neighbourhood.
A study published in Discover Global Society in May 2026 examined the experiences of 23 female ride-hailing drivers in Accra and Kumasi. Researchers found that participants faced physical safety concerns and used coping strategies including selective route planning and restricting their working hours. The study found that some drivers avoided unfamiliar areas and adjusted when they worked because of safety concerns.
The UK government's current Ghana travel advice also advises people to avoid travelling alone in taxis after dark and highlights risks to vehicles on certain Accra roads. The advice includes Teshie-Nungua Road, Graphic Road, George Walker Bush Highway, Accra Mall Roundabout, Awudome Cemetery Road, Pokuase-Amasaman Road, Labadi beach, GIMPA Road and Kokrobite beach.
While some areas in Teshie and Nungua have been flagged as high-risk, it is essential to note that not every part of these areas is unsafe. Teshie-Nungua is a large and busy part of Accra where thousands of residents, businesses and commuters operate every day. Practical precautions for ride-hailing drivers include checking the destination before accepting a late-night trip, sharing trip details with a trusted contact, keeping vehicle doors locked, avoiding unnecessary stops in isolated areas and using extra caution on poorly lit roads.
Key points
- Some ride-hailing drivers in Ghana are reluctant to accept trips to certain parts of Teshie and Nungua at night due to safety concerns.
- The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) has identified several high-risk locations in Accra where attacks on vehicles have regularly occurred.
- Practical precautions can be taken by ride-hailing drivers to minimize risks when travelling through high-risk areas at night.
