Ghanaian Rapper DSAVV Taunts UK Police in Defiant Video While Still at Large
A Ghanaian drill rapper who managed to escape from police custody not once, but twice within a single week has escalated his defiance by posting a new provocative video online while remaining on the run. Daniel Boakye, who performs under the stage name DSAVV, shared a clip on his Instagram account that appears to openly mock law enforcement authorities, featuring the taunting line "Catch me if you can."
Criminal Background and Deportation Status
The 21-year-old fugitive, who is currently slated for deportation back to his home country of Ghana, initially absconded earlier this month while receiving medical treatment at a hospital. Boakye was previously convicted and sentenced in July 2023 to six years and five months in prison for his involvement in a series of violent knifepoint robberies across London. Along with accomplices, he targeted victims throughout the capital city, stealing mobile phones and forcibly accessing cryptocurrency accounts.
Details of the Two Dramatic Escapes
Boakye's first escape occurred on February 10 while he was at West Middlesex University Hospital under police supervision. Authorities managed to recapture him the very next day in south-east London, but his freedom was short-lived as he executed a second daring escape on February 15 from Lewisham Hospital while under police guard. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that he absconded while in custody receiving medical treatment, with officers giving chase but ultimately failing to detain him before he exited the building.
The Provocative Social Media Video
In the newly surfaced freestyle video, Boakye can be seen wearing a hoodie while lip-syncing to lyrics that boast about his growing notoriety and make direct references to his repeated escapes from law enforcement. The video serves as a brazen challenge to authorities who have been actively searching for him since his disappearance.
Physical Description and Investigation Developments
Boakye, who resides in Enfield, north London, is described as a black male of medium height with a slim build. At the time of his second escape, he was reportedly wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a dark Nike jacket. Following his initial recapture earlier in the week, several individuals were detained on suspicion of assisting an offender, though they were subsequently released on bail pending further police enquiries.
Ongoing Manhunt and Legal Proceedings
Authorities have confirmed that Boakye's deportation case remains under active consideration, adding another layer to the complex legal situation surrounding the fugitive rapper. The Metropolitan Police continue their search for Boakye, who has now gained significant notoriety for his audacious escapes and subsequent public taunting of law enforcement through social media platforms.
