Old Tafo MP mourns Berekum Chelsea player killed in bus attack

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong, who was fatally shot during a shocking armed robbery attack on the team’s bus.

The incident occurred along the Ahyiresu–Kwame Dwumor Sreso road in the Nyinahin District, turning what should have been a routine journey home after a league match into a nightmare.

According to reports, armed and masked men ambushed the team’s bus, opening fire as the driver attempted to reverse out of danger.

In the ensuing chaos, players and technical staff fled for their lives, scattering into nearby bushes to escape the gunfire.

Amid the panic, Frimpong sustained severe gunshot wounds. He was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital but, sadly, did not survive.

The tragic news has triggered an emotional response from Assafuah, who described the incident as a devastating blow to Ghana football.

In a post shared on his Facebook page, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Sports and Youth Committee raised urgent concerns about safety on the country’s highways.

“I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Berekum Chelsea’s Dominic Frimpong following the armed robbery attack on the team bus after their match against Samartex. This is a painful loss to Ghana football and a stark reminder of the growing insecurity on our highways,” he said. “My heartfelt condolences go to his family, Berekum Chelsea, and the entire football fraternity. I call on the Ghana Police Service and all relevant authorities to swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice and urgently strengthen security for our clubs during match travels. May Dominic’s soul rest in perfect peace,” he added.

Frimpong, who was on loan from Aduana FC, is being remembered not only as a talented footballer but also as a young man whose life was cut short by senseless violence.

His death has reignited concerns about the safety of teams travelling across the country for matches, with many calling for urgent measures to prevent similar incidents.

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