The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of a suspected gang leader and an accomplice linked to the armed robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus, an incident that led to the death of footballer Dominic Frimpong.
The attack occurred on the Bibiani–Goaso road last Sunday after the Ghana Premier League side had returned from a fixture against FC Samartex at DUN’s Park.
According to reports, armed men blocked the road and opened fire when the bus driver attempted to reverse after sensing danger. Players and officials were forced to abandon the vehicle and flee into nearby bushes to escape the gunfire.
During the chaos, forward Dominic Frimpong sustained a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital but was later pronounced dead. Six other players also suffered minor injuries.
Police subsequently launched a manhunt for the attackers.
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 16, the service said two suspects had been arrested in connection with both the robbery and the killing of the 20-year-old forward, who was on loan from Aduana FC.
One of the suspects reportedly sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with police intelligence operatives and is currently receiving treatment at a medical facility
Frimpong had been one of Berekum Chelsea’s promising young players this season, scoring twice in 13 league appearances before his death.
Football authorities, including FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), as well as several clubs, have since paid tribute to the player, whose killing has shocked the football community.
Source: Adomonline