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New details of the main suspect behind the tragic death of Nana Pooley have emerged, with his burial ceremony on the horizon • The suspect, identified as Braima, reportedly stabbed Pooley to death at the Nana Koramansah I| Park on February 2 • He is currently on the run as Ghana Police ramps up investigations to bring perpetrators to book With just days to the burial of late Asante Kotoko superfan Francis Yaw Frimpong, widely known as Nana Pooley, new revelations have surfaced regarding the man behind his gruesome killing.The passionate Kotoko supporter met his untimely demise on February 2 at Nsoatre during his beloved club's Ghana Premier League fixture against Nsoatreman FC.Reports indicate that Pooley was fatally stabbed by an individual identified as Daniel Febiri, alias Braima. Since the tragic incident, Braima--also referred to as Rasta--has managed to evade capture, with law enforcement agencies actively pursuing him, per Myjoyonline.
However, fresh details about his escape have come to light as authorities intensify efforts to bring him to justice. The hunt for Braima: More details emerge Asante Kotoko, the club Pooley adored, provided an update on the case in a statement on March 3 via their official X (formerly Twitter) account. According to the club, the Ghana Police Service has arrested a woman named Grace Siaw, believed to be the fugitive's girlfriend.Investigations revealed that between February 4 and 17, Grace allegedly sheltered the suspect before facilitating his escape to Senegal through Côte d'lvoire. She was arraigned before court on February 25, where she was remanded into custody. Her next court appearance is scheduled for today, and Kotoko have vowed to do everything possible to ensure justice is served.
Kotoko's media ban on Asempa FM Amidst the ongoing pursuit of justice, Kotoko have also taken action against one of the country's leading sports broadcaster, Asempa FM, a subsidiary of the Multimedia Group. The decision stems from controversial comments made by one of the station's journalists. Professor E.K. Wallace, regarding Pooley's death.While official reports confirm that Pooley lost his life in a violent confrontation between rival supporters at the stadium, Asempa FM's EK Wallace publicly claimed that he died at a "wee-smoking base.This statement has infuriated the Porcupine Warriors, prompting them to impose a media ban on the station, effective March 3.
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