The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of a suspected gang leader and an accomplice in connection with the armed robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus, which led to the death of forward Dominic Frimpong.
The incident occurred on the Bibiani–Goaso road last Sunday after the Ghana Premier League side had played a league fixture against FC Samartex at DUN’s Park.
According to police reports, armed men blocked the road and opened fire when the bus driver attempted to reverse after noticing the obstruction.
Players and officials fled into nearby bushes as gunfire erupted. During the chaos, 20-year-old forward Dominic Frimpong, who was on loan from Aduana FC, sustained a gunshot wound to the head.
He was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital but was later pronounced dead. Six other players suffered minor injuries.
Following the attack, police launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, leading to the arrest of two suspects, including the alleged gang leader.
Authorities say one of the suspects was injured during an exchange of fire with intelligence officers and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Frimpong, who had shown promise this season with two goals in 13 league appearances, has since been mourned across the football community.
FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and several clubs have paid tribute to the young forward, describing his death as a major loss to the game.
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