UK-Based Ghanaian Rapper Dsavv Apprehended in France After Audacious Escape and Online Taunts

Daniel Boakye, a 21-year-old UK-based Ghanaian drill rapper professionally known as Dsavv, has been arrested in France following a series of daring escapes from British authorities. Boakye’s arrest in the French town of La Bouëxière marks the end of a high-profile manhunt that began in mid-February 2026. The rapper, who had been serving a significant prison sentence, managed to evade custody twice in a single week, sparking intense police efforts and attracting international attention due to his provocative social media presence during his time as a fugitive.

The ordeal began on February 15, 2026, when Boakye escaped from Lewisham Hospital in London. He had been transported to the facility for medical treatment while serving a sentence of over six years for his role in a violent robbery gang. The gang was responsible for the theft of £115,000 in cryptocurrency, a crime that underscores the severity of the charges against him. Despite the security measures in place, Boakye managed to flee the hospital grounds, marking the first of his two successful escapes from custody within a seven-day period.

While on the run, Boakye chose not to keep a low profile. Instead, the rapper utilized social media to taunt the UK police, posting videos that challenged authorities to find and apprehend him. This digital bravado eventually came to an end after French authorities received critical tips regarding his whereabouts. Acting on this intelligence, police tracked him down to La Bouëxière, where he was taken back into custody without further incident. The use of international cooperation was vital in securing the rapper, whose online antics had turned his escape into a public spectacle.

Currently, UK authorities are in the process of coordinating Boakye’s return to British soil to face the consequences of his escapes and finish serving his original sentence. The incident has raised questions regarding security protocols for high-profile inmates during medical transfers and the influence of social media on modern criminal activity. As Boakye awaits extradition, his capture serves as a definitive end to his brief period of freedom, highlighting the far-reaching capabilities of law enforcement across European borders.