Police bust Gang leader, one other in Berekum Chelsea bus attack

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Police bust Gang leader, one other in Berekum Chelsea bus attack

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a suspected gang leader and one other individual in connection with the robbery incident that led to the tragic death of Dominic Frimpong, a footballer with Berekum Chelsea F.C.

According to the Police, arrests were made following an intelligence-led operation aimed at tracking down those believed to be responsible for the fatal robbery.

In a social media post on X, the Ghana Police Service stated, “POLICE UPDATE: TWO ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY ATTACK ON BREKUM CHELSEA FOOTBALL TEAM

The Police have arrested the gang leader and one other suspect in connection with the robbery incident that led to the death of a Berekum Chelsea footballer.

One of the suspects sustained injuries during an exchange of fire with the police intelligence teams and has been conveyed to the hospital for medical attention.

Further details will be communicated”.

Before, the Ghana Police Service had announced a manhunt for highway robbers who attacked the Berekum Chelsea team bus, leading to the death of Dominic Frimpong.

According to the Police, George Owusu Afriyie, 52, was also robbed of GHS 4,500.00, and two spent BB cartridges were retrieved from the scene. 

The Ghana Police Service, in a statement shared on X, stated, “ The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched a manhunt for armed robbers who attacked passengers along the Ahyiresu-K wame Dwumor Sreso (KDS) road in the Nyinahin District on Sunday, 12 April 2026, at about 10:30 pm

Police patrol teams responded to distress calls and proceeded to the scene where a VIP bus with registration number AM 9334-20, carrying about thirty (30) football players and officials of Berekum Chelsea from Samreboi to Berekum, had skidded into a bush while attempting to escape from six armed men, three of whom were wielding pump-action guns.

During the attack, Dominic Frimpong, a footballer, sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, but unfortunately, he passed away while receiving treatment. Another victim, George Owusu Afriyie, 52, was also robbed of GHS 4,500.00. Two spent BB cartridges were retrieved from the scene to assist investigations.

The Regional Police Command has deployed additional personnel and Crime Scene experts to the area and is currently on a manhunt for the suspects. The Police assure the public that the perpetrators will be arrested within the shortest possible time.

The public is urged to remain calm and continue to have confidence in the Police while investigations continue”.

The Ghana Football Association has called for all necessary measures to be taken to ensure justice is served following the death of Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong.

The GFA expressed its heartfelt condolences to Berekum Chelsea following the tragic highway robbery and death of one of their player.

According to the GFA, the tragic incident is not only a huge loss to Berekum Chelsea but also to Ghana football as a whole.

The GFA, in a statement, wrote, “This tragic incident is not only a huge loss to Berekum Chelsea but also to Ghana football as a whole”.

“The GFA is in constant communication with the club and relevant authorities, including the Ghana Police Service, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.”

“We urge that all necessary measures be taken to ensure justice is served.”

Dominic Frimpong, the Berekum Chelsea forward, has been confirmed dead after he was shot in a violent attack on the club’s team bus on Sunday evening, April 12, 2026.

Reports suggest the team bus was forced to stop following a road block by the attackers between Bibiani and a nearby town known as “B-Town.”

Reports suggest Frimpong, 20, suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The Berekum Chelsea bus attack has once again raised concerns over security on major roads used by clubs travelling for domestic league matches.

Over the year, FC Savannah, Wa All Stars, Legon Cities and AshantiGold have experienced similar attacks, highlighting the ongoing safety challenges in Ghana’s football. 

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