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CHEIKH TOURÉ CASE — TWO ARRESTS — Arrested

An account attributed to Ghana Police reports the arrests of Salifu Walid, 32, and Aziz Wadrago Mane, 24, in the investigation into the alleged kidnapping and killing of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Touré. An independent police release was not located. The supplied arrest image labels the second man


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Supplied photograph described as Cheikh Touré on a football pitch

StatusArrested

Crime Watch Global Intelligence File

CHEIKH TOURÉ CASE — TWO ARRESTS

Nationality

Nigerien / Burkinabè (reported suspects)

Country Link

Ghana / Senegal

Last Known Location

Banpanase near Mamponteng, Ghana (reported arrests)

Case Reference

GH-TOURE-2025

Allegation & Summary

An account attributed to Ghana Police reports the arrests of Salifu Walid, 32, and Aziz Wadrago Mane, 24, in the investigation into the alleged kidnapping and killing of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Touré. An independent police release was not located. The supplied arrest image labels the second man Aziz Ouedraogo Amani; the spelling discrepancy remains unresolved. Two others are reportedly sought. Arrests are not convictions.

Reporting Agency Ghana Police Service (attributed in supplied account)

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Verification Note: This intelligence file summarizes the source context linked above, including supplied accounts where noted. Arrests and charges reflect allegations only. All subjects maintain the presumption of innocence unless specifically listed as convicted by a competent court of law.