Breaking News: Former MP. Baffour Awuah arrested over the death of Asante Kotoko supporter
The Bono Regional Police Headquarters has taken Ignatius Baffour Awuah, owner and financier of Nsoatreman FC, into custody following violent disturbances during a Ghana Premier League match, according to Nyirah Power Sports.
The former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations and ex-member of Parliament for Sunyani West Constituency has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
The incident occurred on Sunday during the Matchday 19 fixture between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko at the Nana Kronmansah Park.
The game descended into chaos as players and officials engaged in physical confrontations, culminating in the tragic death of an Asante Kotoko supporter, Francis Yaw Frimpong, widely known as "Pooley."
Frimpong was reportedly stabbed to death by unidentified assailants during the unrest.
Authorities have launched an investigation to bring all perpetrators to justice.
Baffour-Awuah was apprehended alongside two other individuals, Agyemang Duah Owusu and Kyeremeh Joseph, to assist with ongoing investigations.
In a search of Owusu's room, police discovered two dresses with suspected bloodstains and an MP 23 pistol with 15 rounds of ammunition, which has further intensified the investigation
Police statement
In a statement on Monday, 3rd February, the police identified the suspects as Ignatius Baffour Awuah, Agyemang Duah Owusu, and Kyeremeh Joseph.The law enforcement agency confirmed.
All three suspects are currently in Police custody assisting the investigation.
The statement further disclosed
A search conducted in the room of suspect Agyemang Duah Owusu led to the retrieval of two dresses with suspected bloodstains and an MP 23 pistol with 15 rounds of ammunition
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— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) February 3, 2025
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