The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a group of armed robbers who attacked passengers along the Ahyiresu–Kwame Dwumor Sreso (KDS) road in the Ashanti Region, leaving one person dead.

According to a press release issued by the Ashanti Regional Police Command in Kumasi, the incident occurred on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m. The attackers reportedly targeted a VIP bus transporting about 30 football players and officials of Berekum Chelsea from Samreboi to Berekum.

Police say the driver lost control of the vehicle and veered into a bush while attempting to escape from six armed men, three of whom were wielding pump-action guns.

During the attack, a footballer identified as Dominic Frimpong sustained gunshot wounds and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, where he later died while receiving treatment.

Another victim, George Owusu Afriyie, 52, was robbed of GHS 4,500. Police retrieved two spent BB cartridges from the scene to aid investigations.

The Regional Police Command has since deployed additional personnel and crime scene experts to the area and assured the public that efforts are underway to apprehend the suspects as quickly as possible.

Residents have been urged to remain calm and cooperate with the police as investigations continue.

The statement was signed by Godwin Ahianyo, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Head of the Public Affairs Unit in the Ashanti Region.

Below is the full statement

Sompaonline.com/Bismarck Agyemang