IGP orders armed escorts for Ghana Premier League clubs after deadly Berekum Chelsea attack

The Ghana Police Service has ordered heightened security for top-flight football teams, directing all regional and district commanders to provide armed escorts for clubs travelling for matches in the Ghana Premier League.

Under the new directive from the Inspector-General of Police, a minimum of two armed officers will accompany teams within their jurisdictions, as authorities move swiftly to safeguard players and officials on the road.

The decision follows a tragic armed robbery attack on the team bus of Berekum Chelsea on April 12, 2026, which claimed the life of 20-year-old winger Dominic Frimpong.

Reports indicate the team was returning from a league fixture against Samartex when gunmen ambushed their bus along the Bibiani–Goaso road. The attackers allegedly opened fire as the driver attempted to reverse, forcing players and officials to flee into nearby bushes.

Frimpong, who sustained gunshot wounds during the ?????????, later died, becoming the sole confirmed fatality in the incident.

The killing has reignited longstanding concerns about the safety of football teams travelling across Ghana, with similar attacks recorded in recent years.

Police say the new security arrangement is aimed at restoring confidence within the domestic game while ensuring the protection of players, technical staff and match officials.

Meanwhile, authorities have confirmed the arrest of the alleged gang leader and another suspect in connection with the attack, as investigations continue.

The Ghana Police Service has ordered heightened security for top-flight football teams, directing all regional and district commanders to provide armed escorts for clubs travelling for matches in the Ghana Premier League.

Under the new directive from the Inspector-General of Police, a minimum of two armed officers will accompany teams within their jurisdictions, as authorities move swiftly to safeguard players and officials on the road.

The decision follows a tragic armed robbery attack on the team bus of Berekum Chelsea on April 12, 2026, which claimed the life of 20-year-old winger Dominic Frimpong.

Reports indicate the team was returning from a league fixture against Samartex when gunmen ambushed their bus along the Bibiani–Goaso road. The attackers allegedly opened fire as the driver attempted to reverse, forcing players and officials to flee into nearby bushes.

Frimpong, who sustained gunshot wounds during the ?????????, later died, becoming the sole confirmed fatality in the incident.

The killing has reignited longstanding concerns about the safety of football teams travelling across Ghana, with similar attacks recorded in recent years.

Police say the new security arrangement is aimed at restoring confidence within the domestic game while ensuring the protection of players, technical staff and match officials.

Meanwhile, authorities have confirmed the arrest of the alleged gang leader and another suspect in connection with the attack, as investigations continue.

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