Ghana’s Inspector General of Police leads investigation into death of Senegalese teenage goalkeeper

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has taken charge of the investigation into the death of Cheith Toure, a Senegalese teenage goalkeeper who died in Kumasi last week.

The death of the 18-year-old has generated concerns and calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case.

In a statement released on Monday, October 20, 2025, the IGP announced the deployment of a special investigative team consisting of 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.

According to the police, a man named Issah, claiming to be the deceased’s brother, brought Cheith Toure’s body to Manhyia Hospital on October 16.

The teenager had multiple abdominal injuries upon arrival and was pronounced dead on admission. Issah alleged that Toure was involved in an accident prior to hospitalization and later deposited the body at Ebenezer Mortuary in Tafo, Kumasi.

The Senegal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and African Integration 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, prompting the Ghana Police Service to escalate the investigation.

The 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.