The Inspector General of Police have requested for the 'full report' on events that led the shooting at a Ghana Premier League game between Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea.
Chelsea beat the Porcupine Warriors 1-0 at the Baba Yara Sports stadium, leaving fans of Kotoko livid.
Violence erupted after the game forcing shots to be fired. A fan lost his eye due to the shooting.
A letter signed by COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, a Director-General at the Police Headquarters in Accra and addressed to the President of the GFA upon a directive by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) stated:
“The Police Administration has requested for full report on the alleged shooting of a football fan at the Baba Yara Stadium. You would be informed of latest development in due course.”
It would be recalled that on January 13, 2020, a fan of Asante Kotoko - identified as Augustine Opoku, a commercial driver - was allegedly shot by an unnamed Police Officer at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi following crowed violence.
The Ghana Police Service suspended the said officer immediately after the incident pending an investigation.
The Ghana Football Association is committed to working closely with the Ghana Police Service to protect lives and property at all league centres.