Pooley Killing: One Woman Arrested

A female suspect has been arrested by the police for her alleged role in the killing of a football fan in the violence that characterized the game between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC on Sunday.

Identified as Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa, she was arrested on February 6, 2025.

She is currently in police custody, assisting in the investigation.

“The intelligence-led operation and investigation remain ongoing to ensure all perpetrators connected to the incident are arrested and brought to justice,” the police service said in a statement.

This brings to six the number of persons arrested in connection with the crime. On February 3, the police arrested former Employment and Labour Minister, Ignatius Baffour Awuah who is President of Nsoatreman as well as two others.

On February 5, the police arrested two more suspects identified as Isaac Ofosu and Yeboah Augustine.

Stabbing
Ardent Asante Kotoko fan, Frimpong Yaw Francis, popularly known as Nana Pooley, was stabbed to death following the 1-0 defeat to Nsoatreman FC.

This followed a melee that marred the game at Nana Koramansah Park at Nsoatre in the Bono Region on February 2, 2025.

He died at a hospital while receiving treatment, Kotoko confirmed in a statement.

Meanwhile, the Porcupines alongside four players have been charged for failing to control players and anti-footballing activities respectively during the game.

Kotoko have since suspended all footballing activities until further notice.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini