The Ghana Police Service has reported the arrest of two robbery suspects in connection with the fatal attack on the team bus of Berekum Chelsea FC.
The police identified one of the suspects as the gang leader.
In a statement issued on April 16, 2026, the police reported an exchange of fire during the operation to arrest them.
The incident left one of the suspects injured.
“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.”
Robbery
A six-member robbery gang attacked a VIP bus with registration number AM 9334-20, carrying about thirty (30) football players and officials of Berekum Chelsea from Samreboi to Berekum.
The attack is reported to have happened on March 12, 2026, at about 10:30 pm.
In an attempt to escape, the bus skidded into a bush.
The police reported that Dominic Frimpong, a footballer, sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, where he passed away.
It further reported that another victim, identified as George Owusu Afriyie, 52, was robbed of GHS 4,500.00.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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opemsuo.com