We must ensure that football is enjoyed in a safe and peaceful environment – IGP Dampare

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure football is played in a safe and peaceful environment where it can be enjoyed.Speaking at a meeting between the Police Administration and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) at the Police Headquarters, Dr. Dampare stressed that the security service is ready to assist in making match venues very peaceful and safe.He indicated that the Police Service will look at putting preventive measures in place rather than waiting for violent clashes to occur before reacting."We have arrested five people, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who engage in violence are held accountable. We must all rise up to the responsibility of ensuring that football is enjoyed in a safe and peaceful environment. We owe it to the people of this country and to humanity to make football a game that brings joy and excitement, not death and destruction, IGP Dampare said.He continued, We will not just react to incidents, but we will also work proactively to prevent them from happening in the first place."The call on football stakeholders comes amid an investigation into the violent disturbances that marred the Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko on Sunday.So far, Police investigations have led to the arrest of six suspects who are assisting with investigations.