The Ghana Police Service has arrested another suspect, Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa, also known as Akosua Black Chinese, in connection with the violent disturbances during the football match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC on February 2, 2025.
This brings the total number of arrests to six in relation to the incident, which tragically resulted in one death. Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa is currently in police custody, assisting with the investigation.
The five other suspects already in custody include Ignatius Baffour Awuah, a former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations and ex-Member of Parliament for Sunyani West; Agyemang Duah Owusu; Kyeremeh Joseph; Isaac Ofosu; and Yeboah Augustine.
Baffour Awuah, Kyeremeh, and Agyemang Duah, arrested on February 3, appeared in court on February 4. Hon. Baffour Awuah and Kyeremeh were granted bail of GHC 500,000 each, with two sureties required. Their passports were confiscated, and they must report to the police station daily for the next two weeks.
Agyemang Duah, who was found with a pistol and bloodstained clothing at his home, was remanded into custody for two weeks as investigations continue. All three are scheduled to appear in court again on February 17, 2025.
Isaac Ofosu, Yeboah Augustine, and the newly arrested Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa will face court proceedings in due course.
In the meantime, an intelligence-led operation and investigation are ongoing to ensure all individuals involved in the incident are arrested and brought to justice.
