Police launch manhunt after deadly armed robbery attack on Berekum Chelsea team bus

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched a manhunt for armed robbers responsible for a violent attack on passengers along the Ahyiresu–Kwame Dwumor Sreso (KDS) road in the Nyinahin District on Sunday, 12 April 2026, at approximately 10:30 pm.

According to the police, patrol teams responded to distress calls and proceeded to the scene, where a VIP bus with registration number AM 9334-20—carrying about 30 players and officials of Berekum Chelsea—was discovered after it had veered off the road into a bush while attempting to escape six armed men, three of whom were reportedly armed with pump-action guns.

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During the attack, footballer Dominic Frimpong sustained gunshot injuries.

He was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital but was pronounced dead while receiving treatment.

Another victim, George Owusu Afriyie (52), was also robbed of GHS 4,500.

Two spent BB cartridges were retrieved from the scene to assist ongoing investigations.

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The police have since deployed additional personnel and crime scene experts to the area as part of intensified efforts to track down the suspects.

Authorities say a comprehensive manhunt is underway to ensure the perpetrators are arrested in the shortest possible time.

The Ghana Police Service has urged the public to remain calm and to continue cooperating with law enforcement as investigations progress.

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