The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched a manhunt for armed robbers who attacked the Berekum Chelsea team bus, killing player Dominic Frimpong during the incident at Ahyiresu.
According to a police press release dated April 13, the attack occurred on Sunday night along the Ahyiresu, Kwame Dwumor Sreso (KDS) road in the Nyinahin District at about 10:30 pm.
Police said a VIP bus carrying about 30 players and officials of Berekum Chelsea from Samreboi to Berekum came under attack from six armed men, three of whom were wielding pump-action guns. The driver reportedly attempted to escape but lost control, causing the vehicle to veer into a bush.
During the attack, Frimpong sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, where he later died while receiving treatment.
