Police arrest two suspects over murder of Senegalese goalkeeper

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended two individuals in relation to the kidnapping and murder of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure in October 2025. Intelligence-led efforts facilitated the arrests of 32-year-old Salifu Walid, a Nigerien national, and 24-year-old Aziz Wadrago Mane, a Burkinabe national. The suspects were apprehended on September 20, 2026, at their hideout in Banpanase, near Mamponteng, in the Ashanti Region.

Initial investigations suggest that the duo are part of a four-member group responsible for the heinous crime. The group allegedly posed as football scout agents and utilized online platforms to entice unsuspecting victims to Ghana. During questioning, the suspects confessed to their roles in the crime and provided details about luring Toure to the country under the guise of a fraudulent scheme to defraud him.

The police are now focusing on apprehending two additional suspects, identified as Noukoubri Arzouma Sylviain, also known as Prince Pierre, and Barry, who are believed to have played pivotal roles in the group's activities. Salifu Walid and Aziz Wadrago Mane are currently in police custody and will face court proceedings. Ongoing investigations aim to apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the tragic incident.