The Ghana Police Service has announced a manhunt for highway robbers who attacked the Berekum Chelsea team bus, leading to the death of Dominic Frimpong.
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, 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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— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) April 13, 2026
POLICE ON MANHUNT FOR HIGHWAY ROBBERS WHO SHOT ONE DEAD AT AHYIRESU pic.twitter.com/rl3WIaT1Vu