Two extra individuals have been arrested in connection with the homicide incident of the Kotoko fan, Mr Francis Frimpong, throughout a fixture between Kumasi Asante Kotoko Soccer Membership (FC) and their host, Nsoatreman FC.
This brings the entire variety of folks arrested to 5.
The 2 extra suspects in who names are being withheld will face justice and assist the police with investigations to make sure that justice was served.
Talking at a press conference in Accra yesterday, The Police Administration Board (POMAB), led by the Inspector Common of Police (IGP) engaged officers of the Ghana Soccer Affiliation, premier league membership managers to vogue out effective methods to cope with safety at match centres.
The IGP assured the household of the late, the GFA and the soccer fraternity that the police would depart no stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
“We urge the general public and the soccer fraternity to help us on this endeavour. We hope to see the state of affairs as a criminal offense that’s being investigated, and we are going to be certain that the households, the membership, and the soccer fraternity can have closure in terms of this matter”, he stated.
The IGP additional indicated the manhunt of different suspects who have been believed to be on the run.
He stated the suspects at massive included a woman who was reported to be concerned within the hooliganism that ensued at Nsoatreman.
“For the way lengthy are you able to run and for a way lengthy are you able to disguise? We’ll get you and we are going to carry you to justice,” he stated.
The IGP additionally emphasised the necessity to be taught from the incident and take proactive measures to stop such tragedies from occurring sooner or later.
“We’ve a accountability to make sure that soccer continues to be a sport that’s loved, and never a sport that individuals find yourself dropping their lives.We’ll rise as much as that accountability in service of the folks of this nation and in service of humanity”, he elaborated.
For his half, Govt Member of GFA, Mr Fredrick Acheampong, emphasised the necessity for collective accountability in guaranteeing fan security and safety at soccer stadiums.
Mr Acheampong, who was additionally a former Chief Govt Officer (CEO) of AshantiGold SC (Soccer Membership), highlighted the significance of re-examining the organisation of soccer matches to prioritise the protection and security of patrons, supporters, gamers, and all stakeholders concerned.
“However for us to organise such a sport, you want a way of security. And in Ghana, safety is professionalvided by the police and so what occurred Sunday, is one thing we have to condemn”, he stated.
The GFA Govt Member praised the IGP, for his efforts in addressing the incident and ensuring that these accountable have been dropped at justice.
Mr Acheampong additionally expressed gratitude for the IGP’s engagement and dedication to safeguarding sporting venues, including that his tireless efforts was very commendable.
BY AGNES OWUSU
