By: Kwame Bediako
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has taken direct control of the investigation into the death of Cheith Toure, a Senegalese teenage goalkeeper who died in Kumasi last week.
The 18-year-old’s death has sparked concerns and calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case.
In a statement released Monday, October 20, 2025, the IGP announced the deployment of a special investigative team comprising homicide investigators, forensic experts, and intelligence officers.
This team will support the Ashanti Regional Police Command in uncovering the facts and ensuring justice is served. “The initiative aims to complement ongoing efforts by the regional command,” the statement said.
The police confirmed that on October 16, a man named Issah, claiming to be the deceased’s brother, brought Cheith Toure’s body to Manhyia Hospital. The teenager reportedly had multiple abdominal injuries upon arrival and was pronounced dead on admission.
Issah alleged that Toure had been involved in an accident prior to his hospitalization and later deposited the body at Ebenezer Mortuary in Tafo, Kumasi.
Senegal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and African Integration earlier reported the death, describing the goalkeeper as a victim of a “network of scams and extortion of funds.”
This has raised suspicions of foul play and prompted the Ghana Police Service to escalate the investigation.
Authorities are currently probing all leads surrounding the teenager’s death, promising transparency as they seek to provide answers for Toure’s family and the public.
The case has generated widespread attention both locally and internationally, highlighting concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in Ghana.
